Firemen who tried to control the burning helicopter said four people were killed, but Police officials in Treviso said five people died.

According to the fire officials, two people were still inside the helicopter and the rest has been taken to nearby hospitals, including two people in critical condition.

The victims were still unidentified as of press time.

The U.S. military base in Europe confirmed the helicopter was an Army H-60 Black Hawk.

The incident happened in Sta Lucia di Piave, north of Treviso, 200 meters near the town.

Officials said that the road where the incident happened was closed as a precaution.(afp)

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