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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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Amateur footage 'shows helicopters colliding in mid-air'

Footage broadcast on Argentinian television is said to show the moment two helicopters collided in mid-air in the province of La Rioja.

Ten people, including three Olympians, died in the crash.

Televida 9 said the amateur footage was the first video to show the collision.

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