Pennsylvania State Police helicopter and small plane collide and crash; no word on possible injuries
On Wednesday evening, a Pennsylvania State Police helicopter and a small plane collided in midair and crashed, as reported by officials. The deadly incident occurred near Carlisle, Pennsylvania, roughly 110 miles northwest of Philadelphia, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
The crash involved a Bell 407 helicopter with two individuals on board and a Cessna 150, though the exact number of people on the plane remains unclear. Neither party has disclosed information regarding potential injuries sustained in the collision.
Governor Josh Shapiro, upon being briefed on the crash, is en route to the scene to assess the situation. Initial reports from social media depict the crashed helicopter on its side near scattered debris and a convoy of emergency vehicles gathered near Carlisle. Authorities from the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are scheduled to investigate the incident.
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