BUCHAREST: Six Israeli soldiers and one Romanian were killed Monday when a military helicopter crashed in central Romania, local media said, quoting defence sources. The defence ministry said six Israeli soldiers and one Romanian were on board but did not confirm their deaths. "One Romanian and two Israeli helicopters are taking part in the search and rescue operation," defence ministry spokesman Constantin Spanu said. Several dozen soldiers were also searching the area, he added. Witnesses quoted by Antena 3 television channel said they had seen three helicopters flying above the mountain region around the city of Brasov.