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Argentina La Rioja: Ten dead as helicopters crash Argentina La Rioja: Ten dead as helicopters crash
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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.
There was an explosion and the authorities believe the helicopters may have collided, he added. The authorities believe the helicopters may have collided, he added.
Local media say one helicopter belonged to the provincial authorities. Local media say the passengers were French, taking part in an international endurance and survival competition.
Images said to be from the scene show burning wreckage in a wooded, hilly area. 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.