News helicopter crashes in Los Angeles, killing three
“A helicopter providing news coverage of a bus collision in Los Angeles crashed on Tuesday, killing a journalist, the pilot and a person on the ground, broadcasters and authorities said. No cause was gi…”
No cause was given for the helicopter crash in the city's Chatsworth area, which came after a Metro bus collided with another vehicle earlier in the day, killing at least two. “We are deeply saddened to share that a helicopter providing aerial news coverage forNBC4and.
Telemundo 52was involved in a fatal accident in Los Angeles on Tuesday evening,"NBC4and. Telemundo 52said in a joint statement. "We extend our heartfelt condolences to the families, friends and colleagues of those who lost their lives.”Read:At least five killed in Amazon Prime Air cargo plane crash in Miami.
Parent companyNBC Newsidentified two of the victims as employees of helicopter operator Angel City Air: Eliana Moreno, who was also a photojournalist, and George Marciniw, the pilot. One person also died outside the helicopter which was badly damaged, Los Angeles Fire Department said.
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Emotional announcement. The crash was announced on air byNBC4. "We knew we'd lost contact with our people out there, and we've just received the confirmation that, in fact, News.
Chopper 4 went down just before 7pm in Chatsworth,"NBCanchor Colleen Williams said during an emotional live broadcast. Two other people were taken to hospital, the fire service said. More than 70 firefighters responded to the crash, quickly putting out a fire at the scene.
"Our hearts are with the victims and families of tonight’s devastating Metro bus and helicopter crashes in Chatsworth, and with the entireNBC4family," said California Governor Gavin Newsom. Angel City Air did not immediately respond to a.
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