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Leicester City owner 'on board crashed helicopter'

October 28, 2018 4:04 pm

Stunned Leicester City fans have gathered at the club’s ground after its owner’s helicopter crashed and exploded outside the stadium.

Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha was in the helicopter when it came down at about 20:30 BST on Saturday, a source close to the family has told the BBC.

Witnesses said they saw it just clear the stadium before it spiralled out of control and crashed in a fireball.

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The BBC understands two crew members and three passengers were on board.