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Officials: Fatal Norway helicopter crash due to technical error

A helicopter crash in Norway that killed 13 people, including a British father-of-two was caused by technical error, officials say.

The helicopter was ferrying 11 workers and two crew from a Norwegian oil platform when it came down in the North Sea near the city of Bergen, on Friday.

Iain Stuart, 41, from Laurencekirk in Aberdeenshire, was among the victims.

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British victim of Norway helicopter crash a 41-year-old oil worker

Rotor blade from the helicopter which crashed west of the Norwegian city of Bergen

The British victim of Friday's helicopter crash off the coast of Norway was a 41-year-old man working for oilfield services company, Halliburton.

Halliburton confirmed that four of their employees, including the still unnamed British man, were among the 13 victims.

A statement from the company read: "Halliburton is saddened to confirm four employees died in the helicopter accident that occurred yesterday off the coast of Norway.

"We are working with local emergency officials as they continue their investigation into this tragic event.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with our employees and their loved ones. Out of respect for the families' privacy, we are not releasing any additional information at this time."

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