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Old 3rd Jan 2003, 22:27
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Peter Doherty
 
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AFR: Pilots, two others killed in Nigerian plane crash: official Nigeria crash (LAGOS)
Four people, including two pilots, have been killed and eight others injured in southern Nigeria when a private charter helicopter crashed.
A statement issued by Nigerian Agip Oil Company -- which chartered the helicopter -- states the helicopter plunged into the water near Brass terminal.
On board were 10 passengers and two pilots.
The two pilots and two passengers died, while eight other people were rescued and taken to the terminal for treatment.
The identities and nationalities of the dead and injured are not known.
AAP RTV ao/jtb 04-01-03 0736
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