Video: Helicopter crashes near major highway

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Video: Helicopter crashes near major highway

Chicago - The crash occurred near the intersection of three expressways.

By AP

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Published: Sun 8 Jul 2018, 9:06 AM

Last updated: Sun 8 Jul 2018, 11:15 AM

Officials say four people were injured, one critically, after a medical helicopter crashed on Chicago's South Side.
The Federal Aviation Administration says the crash occurred around 9:15pm Saturday near the intersection of three expressways.
Chicago Fire Deputy District Chief Walter Schroeder says the patient in the helicopter was taken to a hospital in critical condition, while the three crew members onboard were transported in stable condition.

Schroeder says the pilot issued a "mayday" call before the crash, but the exact cause is not yet known. He also commended the pilot for putting the aircraft down in a grassy area away from traffic.
It's unclear where the flight originated or where it was headed. The FAA says investigators are heading to the scene.



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