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Three hospitalised in SA helicopter crash

Three men, including two from Queensland, have been injured in a helicopter crash in South Australia's Flinders Ranges.

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A helicopter has crashed in SA's Flinders Ranges, injuring the pilot and two passengers. (AAP)

Three men have been airlifted to hospital after a helicopter crash in SA's far north.

The helicopter crashed northeast of Hawker in the Flinders Ranges about 11.30am on Sunday.

A 58-year-old pilot from Adelaide and two passengers, a 38-year-old and 32-year-old from Queensland, were seriously injured.

They were flown to the Royal Adelaide Hospital by the Royal Flying Doctor Service.

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau are investigating the crash.


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