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Investigations are continuing into yesterday's fatal helicopter crash in Far North Queensland.
The DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in Cairns was evacuated after a stolen helicopter crashed into the hotel roof early yesterday morning, sparking a massive explosion.
The pilot - the only occupant of the helicopter - died.
Australian correspondent Murray Olds says the wreckage has been removed - and the flight recording devices have been sent away to be examined.
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