News helicopter crashes covering bus accident in LA, 3 dead
Three people were killed and another was hospitalized after a helicopter crashed and caught fire Tuesday evening in the Chatsworth neighborhood of Los Angeles, US, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD), Anadolu reported.
Karen Bass, Los Angeles mayor, said she was "absolutely devastated" by the loss of life in Chatsworth.
"My heart is with the families and loved ones of those we lost in the tragic bus collision and helicopter crash," Bass said in US social media post.
Later, the mayor said she is on scene in Chatsworth receiving updates from LAFD and the public safety officials.
"I’m grateful to the first responders working through an incredibly difficult situation tonight. My thoughts are with everyone impacted by these tragedies, including the entire NBC4 family."
Earlier, it was reported that a pilot died in plane-helicopter collision at Pennsylvania airport.