By Associated Press - Wednesday, April 1, 2020

HAMLIN, Iowa (AP) - Two people were killed when a helicopter crashed and burned in west-central Iowa, officials said.

The crash was reported Tuesday afternoon in Audubon County, a few miles east of Hamlin.

The aircraft hit a power line before it went down, authorities said.



The names of those aboard have not been released. They were from Minnesota, authorities said.

The crash is being investigated.

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