Military Confirms Canadian Among Dead in Afghan Chopper Crash

May 31, 09:05 AM

Current Headlines: KANDAHAR, Afghanistan (CP) - The military is confirming that a soldier from CFB Gagetown in New Brunswick is among the dead in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan.

The Canadian, along with five Americans and a Briton, died yesterday when their Chinook helicopter was apparently shot down in volatile Helmand province. The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack.

Initial reports suggested the chopper was hit with a rocket propelled grenade.

NATO says there are no survivors in the crash.

The latest death brings to 56 the number of Canadian soldiers killed in Afghanistan since 2002.