Seven people have died in a mid-air collision in Slovakia
between two planes carrying parachutists .
The four pilots and three parachutists who were killed were
taking part in rehearsals for an air show.
"Soon after takeoff, after the first manoeuvre, the two
planes collided due to causes that are not yet known," said Interior
Minister Robert Kalinak.
Thirty-one parachutists managed to jump 1,500m (4,921ft) to
safety, with five suffering minor injuries.
Wreckage was discovered in a forested area near
the western
town of Cerveny Kamen.
All of those on board were training for an air show this
weekend in Slavnica.
Mr Gyenes told the TA3 news channel that the accident may
have been the result of overloading, which made one of the planes suddenly lose
altitude.
The air show has now been cancelled, local media say.(bbceurope)
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