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2 Crew Members Dead…
On Sunday, two crew members were killed when their medical helicopter crashed in Chelsea in Shelby County in Alabama, in the US, according to a report in CBS News.
The medical staff was responding to a call to airlift a hiker who complained of breathing issues.
The helicopter crashed a few seconds before 5:30 pm local time, the outlet said, quoting Shelby County Sheriff's Office chief deputy Clay Hammac.
Air Method, the company that operated the helicopter, said the hiker was not onboard when the helicopter crashed.
"There were three crew members on board the aircraft at the time of the crash," Mr. Hammac said. "Tragically, I can say now that we can confirm the fatality of two members."
While one crew member died at the spot, another one died after being taken to the hospital, the helicopter operator said.
The third crew member is in critical condition in the hospital.
The National Transportation Safety Board will investigate the reason for the crash, CBS News further said. However, none of the hikers have been identified.
On Monday, 03 April 2023, USA said the helicopter was a Euro copter EC130.
"Deputies did the best they could do to render aid," said Mr. Hammac. "The helicopter was on fire."
"Our consolation to the families of these two members," Chelsea Mayor Tony Picklesimer said.
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