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Five people injured in UK helicopter crash

The crash happened this afternoon at Breighton Aerodrome in Yorkshire.

18:06 crews from #Selby #Tadcaster and Humberside FRS have attended a helicopter crash at #Breightonaerodrome 5 casualties have been 1/2
— North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service (@NorthYorksFire) July 17, 2016

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FIVE PEOPLE HAVE been injured after a helicopter crashed in the north of England.

The crash happened at Breighton Aerodrome in Yorkshire with fire crews dispatched to the scene. They have since left.

Five people were transferred to hospital via road and air ambulance.

All of the casualties are men with fire officials saying they suffered various neck, back, leg, head and chest injuries.

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