05/07/2011

Military Helicopter Crashes

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has confirmed that a military helicopter has crashed near an industrial estate in Hampshire.

The Puma helicopter is understood to have come down near Andover.

An MoD spokesman said that no serious injuries are reported and no buildings or vehicles were involved in the accident.

An investigation is under way.

(BMcN)

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