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This is an archive article published on March 29, 2010

Helicopter crashes in southern Afghanistan

A helicopter with the international military force crashed Monday in southern Afghanistan,NATO said.

A helicopter with the international military force crashed Monday in southern Afghanistan,NATO said.

According to initial reports,no one died in the crash,NATO said. All personnel on board were evacuated to nearby medical facilities.

Jilani Farah,deputy police chief in Zabul province where the crash occurred,said 14 people were injured,including international service members,three Afghan soliders and one Afghan policeman.

The Taliban have posted a message on their Web site claiming responsiblity for the crash in Atghar district.

NATO said the crash was still being investigated,but that there was no indication that insurgents shot down the aircraft.

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