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class="MsoNormal">Officials in France say 5 people have been killed in a helicopter crash in the south-east.

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class="MsoNormal">It is reported the incident happened while the craft was carrying out a test flight in the Verdon Gorge.

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class="MsoNormal">The area is a popular hiking destination.

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class="MsoNormal">An official is quoted as saying the aircraft was civilian and not military.