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2 Killed in Afghanistan Helicopter Crash

Ayesha Tanzeem

   ISLAMABAD - Two Afghan pilots died in a military helicopter crash in
   Farah province in western Afghanistan Wednesday.

   The Ministry of Defense (MoD) said the MI 35 gunship was on its way
   from the provincial capital to the Pur Chaman district in the east of
   the province.

   MoD is citing technical reasons for the crash that occurred around 11
   in the morning.

   The ministry issued a statement saying more details would be shared
   after an investigation.

   Last October another army helicopter had crashed in Farah killing 20
   people including passengers and crew.

   The Taliban had claimed downing the chopper but the government blamed
   it on bad weather.

   Several members of the provincial council and a military commander had
   died in that crash.

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