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| Two military helicopters have collided in mid-air, leaving one person dead and another two injured. | |
| The accident happened at RAF Ternhill near Market Drayton, Shropshire, just before 1500 GMT. | |
| The Squirrel aircraft are believed to be from the Defence Helicopter Flying School which is based at RAF Shawbury. | The Squirrel aircraft are believed to be from the Defence Helicopter Flying School which is based at RAF Shawbury. |
| One of those injured was taken by air ambulance to the North Staffordshire Hospital. Another person suffered minor injuries and a fourth was uninjured. | One of those injured was taken by air ambulance to the North Staffordshire Hospital. Another person suffered minor injuries and a fourth was uninjured. |
| A Ministry of Defence spokeswoman said one of the aircraft was from the Central Flying School and the other from 660 Squadron, but both were part of the flying school. | |
| The accident happened at a reserve landing ground that the school uses. | |
| Squirrel helicopters can carry two pilots and four passengers and are used widely by the flying school. | |
| Are you in the area? Did you witness what happened? You can send images to yourpics@bbc.co.uk. Or you can text them to 07725 100 100. Alternatively you can send your details using the form below. | Are you in the area? Did you witness what happened? You can send images to yourpics@bbc.co.uk. Or you can text them to 07725 100 100. Alternatively you can send your details using the form below. |
| You must not break the law or endanger anyone's safety when taking pictures. | You must not break the law or endanger anyone's safety when taking pictures. |
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