2 people died when a helicopter crashed into the Mississippi River in America
America Helicopter Crash: Another horrific incident has occurred in America. On Thursday, a helicopter in Illinois, USA, crashed into the Mississippi River. This accident has claimed the lives of two persons. Information on this accident has been provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Both were confirmed dead, according to Missouri State Highway Patrol Corporal Dallas Thompson, who also said that no more injuries were recorded. The river has been off-limits to commercial traffic since the disaster.
An electric line struck the aircraft
According to Rivers Point Fire District Chief Rick Pender, the aircraft struck an electric line and plunged into the Mississippi River at around 11 a.m. on Thursday. Rescue personnel have arrived at the scene of the mishap.
BREAKING: Two people aboard a helicopter that crashed into a barge in the Mississippi River have died, officials say. https://t.co/KKSxR9kBAq
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The disaster happened to the aircraft
A medical transport aircraft just went down in northern Arizona, USA. Following the crash, the aircraft caught fire. This accident claimed the lives of four persons. This aircraft, operated by the Albuquerque, New Mexico-based CSI Aviation Company, crashed close to Chinle Airport, some 200 miles (321 km) northeast of Flagstaff. The passengers aboard the aircraft were medical professionals en route to the hospital to collect a patient.
A helicopter went down on the Hudson River
Let us inform you that a helicopter crashed in Manhattan, USA, earlier in April. This terrible incident happened in New York’s Hudson River. This accident claimed the lives of six persons, including three children. This collision happened between Jersey City and Lower Manhattan.