Two dead in Vaal helicopter crash

Two dead in Vaal helicopter crash

According to Netcare911's Shawn Herbs, they were alerted to the accident at 6pm on Friday. 

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Two people have died in a helicopter crash at the Vaal Marina in Midvaal. 

According to Netcare911's Shawn Herbs, they were alerted to the accident at 6pm on Friday. 

"Reports indicated a Robinson R44 helicopter with two occupants on board had gone down in the dam approximately 200 meters form the shore," said Herbst. 

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Herbst said both occupants were found in the helicopter and declared dead on the scne. 

The cause of the accident is not yet know. 

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