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A military helicopter has crashed into a field in south Armagh.A military helicopter has crashed into a field in south Armagh.
It happened in the village of Crossmaglen just before 1800 GMT on Sunday at Foxfield Road, close to the British army base and a housing estate.It happened in the village of Crossmaglen just before 1800 GMT on Sunday at Foxfield Road, close to the British army base and a housing estate.
A number of casualties were taken to hospital. It is thought that at least one of them is in a serious condition. It is understood at least one of the casualties was airlifted to Craigavon hospital while others were taken to Daisy Hill Hospital in Newry.
Local Sinn Fein MP Conor Murphy said the helicopter had come down near a densely populated area. The cause of the crash is not yet clear. Local MP Conor Murphy said it happened near a densely populated area.
Last month, the Army guard post at Crossmaglen police station was removed as part of the government's plans to scale down the military presence in Northern Ireland.Last month, the Army guard post at Crossmaglen police station was removed as part of the government's plans to scale down the military presence in Northern Ireland.
The site has been transformed for use solely as a police station.The site has been transformed for use solely as a police station.