At least five Colombian policemen killed in helicopter crash

DN Bureau

Five policemen died after the helicopter in which they were traveling crashed in a rural area of the Colombian department of Bolivar, Colombian President Ivan Duque said.

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Bogota: Five policemen died after the helicopter in which they were traveling crashed in a rural area of the Colombian department of Bolivar, Colombian President Ivan Duque said.

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"We deeply regret the death of five heroes of our Colombian Police, attached to the Anti-Narcotics Police, in the helicopter accident that occurred in the municipality of Cantagallo, south of Bolivar, in events that are under investigation," the president wrote on Twitter.

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"The area of the accident has already been secured by the police in Cantagallo, south of Bolivar, and Army troops for rescue efforts.(UNI)










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