Helicopter Crash Kills Two Powerline Workers
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Two powerline workers died Thursday when their helicopter crashed into a barge on the Mississippi River near East Alton, Illinois. The helicopter struck power lines, causing a fire and explosion. No one else was injured. Ameren, the power company, confirmed their contractors were working on tower lighting. Multiple agencies responded, and the river is closed to commercial traffic. The FAA and NTSB are investigating the crash of the MD 369 helicopter.
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