Tourist helicopter crash in the Alps kills three as three rescued survivors taken to hospital

THREE people have died in a horror tourist helicopter crash in the Swiss Alps. The terrifying smash happened on the Petit Combin mountain airfield, in the Swiss canton of Valais, around 9.25am local time. EPAThree people have been killed in a helicopter smash[/caption] Three people have died and another three survivors were raced to hospital. There were four tourists, a mountain guide and the pilot on board at the time of the crash. Helicopter owner Air Glaciers, who was also involved in the rescue efforts, told local media: “We are deeply shocked by this event. Our thoughts are with the families and relatives of the victims.” Swiss authorities have launched a probe into the accident.  More to follow… For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online. Thesun.co.uk is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thesun and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.