Three have died in a helicopter accident in canton Valais – another three were injured.
The aircraft crashed yesterday morning on Petit Combin while dropping off a group of heliskiers. The aircraft slid down the mountain.
Seven rescue helicopters rushed to the scene.
The cause of the accident is now being investigated. The three survivors are being treated in hospital.
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