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  "id": 7767600,
  "title": "News helicopter crashes in Los Angeles, killing three",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/news-helicopter-crashes-in-los-angeles-killing-three",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-16T11:00:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Maverick",
    "slug": "daily-maverick",
    "url": "https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-09-16-news-helicopter-crashes-in-los-angeles-killing-three/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A news helicopter providing coverage for NBC4 and Telemundo 52 crashed in Los Angeles on Tuesday evening, resulting in the deaths of three individuals. NBC4 and Telemundo 52 expressed their deep sadness over the tragic accident, extending their condolences to the families, friends, and colleagues of the victims. The helicopter operator, Angel City Air, identified the two victims as Eliana Moreno, a photojournalist and employee of the helicopter company, and George Marciniw, the pilot. One person died outside the helicopter, while two others were hospitalized after the crash. More than 70 firefighters responded to the scene, putting out a fire at the location. No cause for the helicopter crash was immediately provided. NBC4 anchor Colleen Williams made an emotional announcement on air, confirming the helicopter had gone down in Chatsworth before 7 PM. California Governor Gavin Newsom also expressed his sorrow for the devastating bus and helicopter crashes in Chatsworth, along with the entire NBC4 family.",
  "summary": "A helicopter providing news coverage of a bus collision in Los Angeles crashed on Tuesday, killing a journalist, the pilot and a person on the ground, broadcasters and authorities said.",
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    "News helicopter crashes in Los Angeles, killing three",
    "Victims identified as photojournalist Eliana Moreno and pilot George Marciniw",
    "Over 70 firefighters responded to the scene"
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        "outlet": "The Times of Israel",
        "title": "NBC news helicopter crashes in Los Angeles, killing at least 3",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/nbc-news-helicopter-crashes-in-los-angeles-killing-at-least-3",
        "published": "2026-09-16T07:44:02.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "France 24",
        "title": "Los Angeles: News helicopter crashes, killing three",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/los-angeles-news-helicopter-crashes-killing-three",
        "published": "2026-09-16T08:42:30.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CBC News",
        "title": "3 people killed when NBC news helicopter crashes while covering Los Angeles bus accident",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/3-people-killed-when-nbc-news-helicopter-crashes-while-covering-los",
        "published": "2026-09-16T08:53:32.000Z"
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        "outlet": "GBC Ghana",
        "title": "Three killed after Los Angeles news helicopter crashes while covering fatal bus collision",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/three-killed-after-los-angeles-news-helicopter-crashes-while-covering-7781361",
        "published": "2026-09-16T09:41:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Three killed after Los Angeles news helicopter crashes while covering fatal bus collision",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/three-killed-after-los-angeles-news-helicopter-crashes-while-covering",
        "published": "2026-09-16T10:56:44.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "Los Angeles reporter, pilot among 3 killed in helicopter crash",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/los-angeles-reporter-pilot-among-3-killed-in-helicopter-crash",
        "published": "2026-09-16T12:48:00.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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