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Philip Barton statement on Pakistan helicopter crash

The British High Commissioner to Pakistan, Philip Barton, offers his condolences to those affected by the helicopter crash in Pakistan.

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Philip Barton said:

I was deeply shocked by the terrible news of the helicopter crash in Gilgit-Baltistan earlier today. On behalf of the British High Commission, I would like to offer my deepest condolences to the families, friends and colleagues of all those who lost their lives. I hope and pray that all those injured make a speedy recovery.

Published 8 May 2015