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Three Malaysian paratroopers drown in exercise

02 Dec 2007 09:17:48 GMT
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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Reuters) - Three Malaysian paratroopers were killed and five injured on Sunday in an exercise ahead of a maritime and aerospace exhibition on the country's Langkawi island, a popular resort destination.

Strong winds pushed the paratroopers into the sea away from the landing spot, state news agency Bernama said quoting a police spokesman.

"Three of them drowned while five others were rescued," the official was quoted as saying.

The Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace exhibition, which opens on Monday, will have top global players such as European plane maker Airbus [ARBU.UL], BAE Systems <BAES.L> and Boeing Co <BA.N> participating.

The show will witness several agreements being signed between aircraft manufacturers and Asian airlines. (Writing by Naveen Thukral; Editing by Jerry Norton)

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Last updated:Sun Dec 2 09:17:47 2007