A military helicopter made an emergency landing near the airport in Kastelli, Crete, after a technical problem occurred during the flight.

The helicopter was an Agusta Bell and, according to an Air Force briefing, the crew is in good health.

For precautionary reasons, the crew members were taken to the University General Hospital of Heraklion, without any serious problem being detected.

The competent authorities are examining the causes of the incident.

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