Helicopter crashes kills at least 3 in Los Angeles

A news helicopter crashed in the San Fernando Valley on Tuesday night, resulting in at least one fatality, according to Los Angeles firefighters. The incident occurred near the scene of a fatal Metro bus crash in Chatsworth. The crash took place near the 9100 block of N. Mason Avenue, where the aircraft seemingly landed atop two shipping containers and several parked vehicles.

The exact details surrounding the crash remain uncertain at this time. SkyCal reported witnessing the flames from the ensuing blaze as firefighters battled them. The identities of those aboard the helicopter are yet to be confirmed, with LAFD Captain Branden Silverman stating that one individual, found outside the wreckage, has been pronounced dead on the scene.

The total number of people present inside the aircraft remains unknown. The Los Angeles Police Department and the Federal Aviation Administration have been notified to aid in the investigation. The National Transportation Safety Board has also been contacted. This unfolding story will be updated as more information becomes available.