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7 Americans Killed In Helicopter Crash Headed To Broward From The Bahamas

MIAMI (CBSMiami) - Police say seven people were killed in a helicopter crash which was headed to Fort Lauderdale from the Bahamas.

Bahamas police said the chopper had been carrying seven American citizens when it took off from Big Grand Cay.

According to the Bahamas Press, West Virginia billionaire Chris Cline, who made his fortune in coal mining, is one of the people killed.

Authorities report his daughter was another one of the victims.

No word yet on what caused the crash.

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