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Miraculous Survival After Helicopter Crash in Medellín, Colombia

All six passengers and crew members survive a harrowing helicopter crash in Medellín, Colombia, with the aircraft wedged between a building and a telephone pole.

  • A Bell 206 helicopter carrying four tourists and two crew members crashed shortly after takeoff in Medellín, Colombia.
  • The helicopter was airborne for approximately 10 seconds before plummeting and becoming wedged between a building and a telephone pole.
  • Over 70 emergency personnel worked to safely remove the trapped passengers and crew, with all six individuals surviving the ordeal.
  • The pilot sustained a broken leg and minor injuries, while the other five occupants suffered minor injuries not requiring hospital treatment.
  • Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash, which occurred amid strong winds.
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