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Searches at fatal air crash site Bodies taken from air crash site
(about 3 hours later)
Investigators are continuing their search of the wreckage of a private helicopter crash that killed three people in Gloucestershire. The bodies of the three victims of Saturday's helicopter crash in Gloucestershire have been removed from the wreckage of the aircraft.
Gloucestershire Police said there would be no identification of the bodies until post-mortem examinations have been completed.
Two men and a woman, all from the Midlands, died in the crash.
Wreckage from the scene is expected to be taken to the base of the Air Accidents Investigation Branch later.
The Gazelle helicopter came down at Langley Hill Farm, near Winchcombe, at about 1200 GMT on Saturday.The Gazelle helicopter came down at Langley Hill Farm, near Winchcombe, at about 1200 GMT on Saturday.
Police said two men and a woman, all from the Midlands, died in the crash.
It is believed the helicopter had been flying from Stratford-upon-Avon, in Warwickshire, to Yeovilton, in Somerset.It is believed the helicopter had been flying from Stratford-upon-Avon, in Warwickshire, to Yeovilton, in Somerset.
Police said the victims' next-of-kin had been informed.Police said the victims' next-of-kin had been informed.
Air crash investigators cordoned off the accident site and police officers searched the area for evidence.
The Air Accidents Investigation Branch said it would be transporting the wreckage of the craft to its base in Farnborough, Hampshire, for further tests.The Air Accidents Investigation Branch said it would be transporting the wreckage of the craft to its base in Farnborough, Hampshire, for further tests.
Bodies removed
A spokeswoman said a report on the accident would be published "in due course".A spokeswoman said a report on the accident would be published "in due course".
Police cordoned off access routes around the farmPolice cordoned off access routes around the farm
The helicopter was co-owned and based in Baxterley, in Warwickshire.The helicopter was co-owned and based in Baxterley, in Warwickshire.
The Great Western Ambulance Service said no mayday call had been received prior to the crash.The Great Western Ambulance Service said no mayday call had been received prior to the crash.
Gloucestershire Police blocked access to the farm while the bodies were removed.Gloucestershire Police blocked access to the farm while the bodies were removed.
A police spokesman said the private helicopter was ex-military and not a "local aircraft".A police spokesman said the private helicopter was ex-military and not a "local aircraft".
The Gazelle is a French-designed helicopter which can hold five people, including the pilot.The Gazelle is a French-designed helicopter which can hold five people, including the pilot.
It has a top speed of 193mph and is used by both the military, for reconnaissance, and by private pilots.It has a top speed of 193mph and is used by both the military, for reconnaissance, and by private pilots.