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4 killed in Lanka helicopter crash

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Press Trust of India Colombo

At least four people were killed when a Sri Lanka Air Force helicopter crashed in the central hilly area of Haputhale on Friday.

The Chinese built Y-12 aircraft was flying to the east coast when it crashed in a mountainous area, killing all four people on board, officials said.

The chopper had departed on a reconnaissance mission from the southern military airport at Weerawila when it crashed.

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First Published: Jan 03 2020 | 11:15 AM IST

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