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French sports stars killed in Argentina helicopter crash

Two helicopters carrying passengers filming a popular European reality show have crashed in north-west Argentina, killing 10 people, including Olympic gold medal swimmer Camille Muffat, Olympic boxer Alexis Vastine and yachtswoman Florence Arthaud.

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TV network expresses solidarity with victims' families

The French television network which shows reality adventure show Dropped has expressed solidarity for the families of those killed in a helicopter crash in Argentina.

Camille Muffat, Alexis Vastine and Florence Arthaud were among those killed. Credit: PA Wire/Reuters

French media said filming of the TF1 programme had been suspended and that the crew and other contestants were heading back to France.

"We have no details on the exact circumstances at the moment," TF1 chief executive Nonce Paolini said. "All I can say at the moment is that we are in a state of complete shock."

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