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Young couple, both 23, killed just hours after their wedding as family helicopter crashes into hill

As the helicopter lifted off from Will's family ranch, the guests present at the venue cheered for the couple. However, tragedy struck when the chopper crashed into a hill.
UPDATED NOV 5, 2018

A young Texas couple's fairytale wedding was cut short after their family helicopter crashed, killing the bride and groom just hours after the ceremony.

Reports state that the couple, Will Byler and Bailee Ackerman, both seniors at Sam Houston State University, died early on Sunday morning, along with the pilot.

As the helicopter lifted off from Will's family ranch on Saturday night, the guests present at the venue cheered for the couple. However, tragedy struck when the chopper crashed into a hill just a mile away from the ranch, nearly an hour-and-a half later.

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