News chopper crash in LA kills three: authorities
Summary
A news media helicopter crashed in a Los Angeles neighborhood Tuesday, killing three people as it covered a deadly bus crash in Chatsworth. Officials said one person on the ground may also be among the dead, while the cause of the crash remains unclear.
Key Points
- A US news helicopter crashed in Los Angeles while covering a deadly bus accident, killing three people aboard.
- The crash happened in a neighborhood near the Chatsworth area after an SUV hit a bus and killed three others.
- Los Angeles Fire Department crews responded to the fiery wreck, and one ground pedestrian may also have died.
- NBC4 confirmed it had lost contact with its helicopter crew before the crash was publicly verified.
