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By Argentina, Kirsten Robbins in San Luis published 23 January 2009

By Kirsten Robbins in San Luis, Argentina An ESPN news helicopter crashed just metres away from the...

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Helicopter crashes on finish line in San Luis (Image credit: Kirsten Frattini)

By Kirsten Robbins in San Luis, Argentina

An ESPN news helicopter crashed just metres away from the Tour of San Luis stage four finish line on Thursday. The helicopter pilot tried to land close to the La Carolina mountaintop finish and narrowly missed the edge of a cliff, crashing on its side down below. Doctors reported the pilot and passenger on board to be uninjured.

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