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                       Russian Helicopter Crash Kills 19

   by VOA News

   Russian aviation officials say a helicopter carrying 28 people has
   crashed in eastern Siberia, killing 19 people.
   Officials say the MI-8 aircraft crashed Tuesday in Siberia's Yakutia
   region.
   The emergencies ministry said the helicopter carried three crew members
   and 25 passengers, including 11 children.
   Russia has a poor aviation safety record, mostly blamed on poor safety
   standards and an aging fleet.

   Some information for this report was provided by AP, AFP and Reuters.
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