Crashed Chopper Escorting Pakistan President to Quake-Hit Areas

Oct 08, 04:00 AM

Current Headlines: Text of report by Associated Press of Pakistan (APP) news agency

Islamabad, 8 October: A military helicopter, accompanying President General Pervez Musharraf, on his visit to the earthquake- affected areas crashed near Muzaffarabad killing four.

"Four soldiers were killed, while president's media advisor Major General (Retd) Rashid Qureshi also received some injuries," Major General Waheed Arshad told APP.

Originally published by Associated Press of Pakistan news agency, Islamabad, in English 0715 08 Oct 07.

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