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One killed in Apache helicopter crash in US

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One person was killed on Wednesday in a helicopter crash on Fort Novosel, Alabama, officials said.

According to Fort Novosel officials, the helicopter, an AH64 Apache, crashed during "routine flight training" at around 1:40 pm (1840 GMT) with two crew members on board.

Officials said the male instructor died on the scene, and a US Army student pilot sustained minor injuries and was airlifted to medical treatment, reports Xinhua.

A press release from Fort Novosel said the flight training at the post is continuing and the "mishap" is under investigation.

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