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US investigates helicopter accident in Afghanistan
The US military said one of its Black Hawk helicopters has gone down on Friday near Afghanistan's capital. No deaths were reported.
- Agencies
- Published: 11:15 January 16, 2009
Kabul: The US military said one of its Black Hawk helicopters has gone down on Friday near Afghanistan's capital. No deaths were reported.
The military said an investigation is underway to find out what caused the accident.
All seven people aboard survived and the military said in a statement that they are "safe and secure."
The helicopter was on its way to perform a medical evacuation when it went down.
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