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Helicopter crashes into Oregon river, injuring three

The Columbian
Published: October 28, 2013, 5:00pm

ROSEBURG, Ore. — Authorities in southwest Oregon say a helicopter with three people aboard crashed into the South Umpqua River.

Douglas County sheriff’s spokesman Dwes Hutson says the pilot was airlifted to a Eugene hospital after Monday’s crash and two passengers were taken by ambulance to a hospital in nearby Roseburg. Their names and conditions have not been released.

The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board have been notified.

denied having a sexual relationship with the victim. He is scheduled to appear with an attorney at his next court date Nov. 12.

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