Russian tycoon Ilyas Gimandutdinov, owner of a large transport company, has died after his helicopter crashed.
The incident occurred in Perm, Russia, after the helicopter became entangled in power lines.
Video of the helicopter crash has been shared on social media. The two passengers on board are reported to have died.
Among them are Russian millionaire Ilyas Gimandutdinov, founder of the Perm-based transport company Tattranskom, and Elmir Koniakov, a director of the same company.
Local authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the helicopter crash.
❗️ 2 DEAD from helicopter crash in Russia's Perm Krai region — Ministry of Emergency Situations
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The helicopter gets tangled in wires and PLUMITS to the grounds of the Ashatli park center pic.twitter.com/jPHtB1tYzb