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3 killed in helicopter collision that shut down part of an Oregon highway

Keisha Patel
Keisha Patel
Keisha Patel
Sports Reporter · Oak Park, IL

Keisha Patel, a former athlete and graduate of the University of Chicago, has spent the last seven years covering local high school and college sports. Her passion for sports shines through her articles, encouraging community support for local teams.

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Sports Reporter · Friday, October 30, 2026 at 11:28 AM · 1 min read
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3 killed in helicopter collision that shut down part of an Oregon highway

       — Chicago Community news

Two helicopters collided Thursday near a small airport southwest of Portland, Oregon, forcing the closure of a key highway, authorities said.

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