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Tragic Helicopter Crash in Los Angeles At Least Three Lives Lost
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9:10 PM PT — NBC LA reported during their live coverage that the news helicopter was affiliated with their station. The anchors expressed their grief and indicated they would pause the broadcast to process this heartbreaking news. The identities of the individuals on board have not yet been disclosed.
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A news helicopter operating in Los Angeles crashed dramatically on Tuesday evening, resulting in the tragic loss of three lives and producing a massive plume of black smoke visible from miles away.
This helicopter is believed to belong to KNBC, the NBC affiliate based in Los Angeles. Shortly after the incident, station anchor Coleen Williams informed viewers that they had “lost contact with our people.”
BREAKING: A news helicopter has crashed and ignited at the intersection of Prairie St. and Lurline Ave. in Los Angeles, setting multiple vehicles ablaze.
This helicopter was among several covering a recent fatal bus crash in the vicinity. Firefighters are currently responding to the situation… @GlobalRpt_
The emotional impact was evident as NBC4 anchors continued reporting live on-air about the helicopter crash.
This unfortunate crash occurred while the news team was covering a separate deadly bus accident that had already claimed at least two lives.
Currently, officials have not provided any information regarding the cause of the helicopter’s descent.
The National Transportation Safety Board is overseeing the investigation into this tragic incident.
Story is still developing …
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