Russian helicopter carrying 8 crashes near Norway's Svalbard archipelago

Svalbard

By Theresa Seiger, Cox Media Group National Content Desk

Oct 26, 2017

A Russian helicopter with eight people on board went down Thursday in the sea off the coast of Svalbard, a Norwegian archipelago in the Arctic Ocean, according to officials.

>> Read more trending news

Norwegian search and rescue officials said the helicopter was flying from Pyramiden to Barentsburg when it was reported missing around 3:35 p.m. local time Thursday. It was confirmed down 10 minutes later.

About the Author

Theresa Seiger, Cox Media Group National Content Desk