From NPR · · 1m 10s
News helicopter crashes near LA bus wreck
A TV news helicopter went down in Chatsworth while crews covered a deadly bus collision nearby.
In brief
A TV news helicopter went down in Chatsworth while crews covered a deadly bus collision nearby. Los Angeles officials are now investigating two deadly crashes in Chatsworth, a bus collision and a nearby news helicopter crash. Originally reported by NPR.
Chopper goes down
A news helicopter crashed in Chatsworth on Tuesday evening and burst into flames near a one-story commercial building.
Three people killed
At least three people died in the helicopter crash. One victim was outside in a parking lot, while officials were still checking who may have been inside the aircraft.
NBC4 confirms loss
During a live broadcast, an NBC4 Los Angeles anchor confirmed the station's helicopter went down just before 7 p.m.
Fire spread below
The crash sparked fires involving at least four cars and two storage containers. More than 50 firefighters responded and quickly put out the flames.
“pretty well destroyed”
Bus crash came first
About two hours earlier, an SUV slammed into the middle of a city bus, killing at least two people and injuring six more.
Investigators step in
The helicopter came down about 1.5 miles from the bus crash. The NTSB and FAA said they will investigate what caused it.
The big picture
Los Angeles officials are now investigating two deadly crashes in Chatsworth, a bus collision and a nearby news helicopter crash.
