Three killed in San Fernando Valley helicopter crash
A Los Angeles news helicopter crashed near San Fernando Valley on Tuesday, killing at least three people.
A news helicopter crashed and caught fire near San Fernando Valley just after 5pm on Tuesday while covering a separate bus crash in the area. The aircraft landed on two shipping containers and several vehicles.
At least three people have been reported killed. One person found outside the helicopter was already dead when firefighters arrived.
Captain Branden Silverman of the Los Angeles Fire Department said officials had not yet confirmed how many victims were aboard. They also did not know how many people were in the helicopter.
The helicopter was badly destroyed. Officials will need to search the debris to identify all victims.
They must determine which news organization operated the aircraft. The cause is still under investigation.
- Tuesday, around 5pm local time
- Time of crash
- At least three people
- Confirmed dead
Why it mattersMajor news operations face safety questions when they cover breaking stories. These stories happen in busy urban areas. The situations move very quickly.
AustraliaAustralian news crews covering major incidents will likely face fresh scrutiny over helicopter safety protocols and on-scene risks.
Corroborated bythenightly.com.au·theguardian.com
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