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Helicopter Crash In Belarus Kills Five


The Belarusian State Border Committee said on October 20 that one of its helicopters has crashed, killing five people, including three members of a television crew.

Border guards spokesman Alyaksandr Tishchenka says the twin engine helicopter crashed about a kilometer from the Lithuanian border and burst into flames.

Officials say an investigation of the crash is under way.

compiled from agency reports

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