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27th Dec 2006, 23:43

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http://news.independent.co.uk/uk/tra...cle2108207.ece

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It had taken off from Blackpool airport at 6pm but lost contact at around 6.30pm shortly after sending a distress signal.

Lancashire Police said the aircraft had landed on two platforms and was making its way to a third gas rig when it ditched into the sea. Police said the helicopter had been bringing workers back to shore and believed it was making its last call at the drilling platform.

Police said that six bodies had been recovered at 11pm by rescue teams, who were continuing their search for the missing person last night. It was not disclosed if the missing person was a crew member or passenger.

CHC Helicopter Corporation, which operated the downed Eurocopter AS365N, said the incident had occurred at approximately 6.35pm.

According to the shipping forecast issued by the Met Office, sea conditions in Morecambe Bay at the time had been "moderate". The winds had been light and visibility was good.

In a statement, Centrica said: "We are contacting all families connected with our Morecambe Bay gas fields and express our thoughts for the relatives of those missing at this time."

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