This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.
You can find the current article at its original source at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-31809231
The article has changed 15 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.
Version 0 | Version 1 |
---|---|
Argentina La Rioja: Ten dead as helicopters crash | Argentina La Rioja: Ten dead as helicopters crash |
(35 minutes later) | |
Two helicopters have crashed in north-west Argentina, killing at least 10 people during the filming of a TV programme, police say. | Two helicopters have crashed in north-west Argentina, killing at least 10 people during the filming of a TV programme, police say. |
They crashed near the provincial centre, Villa Castelli, 1,170km (720 miles) from Buenos Aires, Security Secretary Cesar Angulo said. | They crashed near the provincial centre, Villa Castelli, 1,170km (720 miles) from Buenos Aires, Security Secretary Cesar Angulo said. |
The authorities believe the helicopters may have collided, he added. | |
Local media say the passengers were French, taking part in an international endurance and survival competition. | |
The contest takes place each year in the province and is televised internationally. | |
Both pilots were also killed, local media report. One helicopter reportedly belonged to the provincial authorities. |