A US helicopter has come down in southern Iraq after apparently coming under heavy fire from insurgents, according to reports by witnesses.They said the helicopter came under attack near Latifiya, 40km (25 miles) south of the capital, Baghdad.
There is no information on any casualties or damage and the US military says it is investigating.
The US has lost more than 50 military helicopters in Iraq since the invasion with the death of several soldiers.
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