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Latest: Seven dead after helicopter crash on outskirts of Istanbul

A helicopter crashed in the outskirts of Istanbul on Friday, reportedly killing at least five people.

Latest: Seven dead after helicopter crash on outskirts of Istanbul

Fri, 10 Mar, 2017 - 10:20

Update 3.25pm:All seven people on board a helicopter which crashed on the outskirts of Istanbul have died.

The city's mayor, Kadir Topbas, confirmed the death toll had risen after the incident on Friday morning.

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