Three people have died after a news helicopter crashed into the ground as reporters covered another deadly bus crash in Los Angeles.
NewsChopper 4, which provides coverage for NBC LA and a local Telemundo channel, fell from the sky in Chatsworth.
The Los Angeles Fire Department said the helicopter crashed while circling the bus accident below.
Four vehicles were damaged and police are investigating what prompted the crash.
‘From the helicopter itself, it’s pretty well destroyed,’ the police said in a statement.’
NBC and Telemundo said: ‘We are deeply saddened to share that a helicopter providing aerial news coverage for NBC4 and Telemundo 52 was involved in a fatal accident in Los Angeles on Tuesday evening[
‘We extend our heartfelt condolences to the families, friends and colleagues of those who lost their lives.’
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