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U.K. copter crashes in Iraq

LONDON, JULY 19. A British military helicopter crashed in the southern Iraqi city of Basra on Monday, killing one crew member, the Ministry of Defence said.

Two other crew members were injured in the crash of a Puma helicopter, the Ministry said, adding that an investigation was under way.

The Defence Secretary, Geoff Hoon, said it was unlikely that the chopper had been attacked.

``It appears unlikely that hostile action was the case, but it is too soon to confirm any other details,'' Mr. Hoon told the House of Commons.

Lawmakers from all parties extended sympathy to the families of the troops involved.

AP

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