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PARSONS -- Officials say three people were injured in the crash of a helicopter in Tucker County Saturday morning.
The West Virginia State Police said the incident happened at about 11:30 a.m. on Route 72 north of Parsons, as the helicopter crashed into the Cheat River near Licking Creek Road.
The three people in the crash were taken to hospitals. No word has been released on their injuries.
State Police said the Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the accident, adding that a wire was found wrapped around the helicopter blades.