According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, there were 8 people on board of the helicopter that crashed in Gudauri, including 4 crew members, 2 rescuers and 2 medics.

According to the agency, the Ministry of Internal Affairs continues rescue operation for the paragliding instructor, passenger and persons on board of the helicopter.

"Relevant units of the Ministry of Internal Affairs are mobilized in the vicinity of Gudauri, at the scene of the incident and are conducting all necessary measures.

Today, in the vicinity of Gudauri, during a paragliding flight, 2 persons fell on a rocky slope. A helicopter belonging to the Border Police was involved in the rescue operation, which lost control and crashed during the event.

At this stage, according to the confirmed information, there were 4 crew members on board the helicopter, as well as 2 rescuers from the emergency management service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and 2 medics from the emergency coordination and emergency assistance center of the Ministry of Health.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs continues rescue measures for the paragliding instructor, passenger and persons on board of the helicopter.

The investigation into the violation of air transport operation rules is being conducted under Article 275 of the Criminal Code of Georgia," the statement said.