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Page last updated at 15:34 GMT, Thursday, 15 May 2008 16:34 UK
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Helicopter pilot has lucky escape

A helicopter pilot escaped unhurt when it crashed and burst into flames in a field in Greater Manchester.

The incident happened close to Walshaw Road, in Tottington, near Bury, just before 1500 BST on Thursday.

A police spokeswoman said: "The helicopter was on fire for a short period and no one was hurt."

The Air Accident Investigation Board has been informed and will conduct an inquiry into the events surrounding the incident.



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