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3 people killed in news helicopter crash while covering LA bus collision

3 people killed in news helicopter crash while covering LA bus collision

Summary

A news helicopter used by NBC and Telemundo crashed in Los Angeles while covering a bus and SUV collision, killing three people. Two people died inside the helicopter, and one person was killed on the ground. The cause of the crash is unknown, but a warning alarm was recorded shortly before the helicopter went down.

Key Facts

  • The crash happened in the Chatsworth neighborhood of Los Angeles.
  • The helicopter was covering an earlier collision between an SUV and a city bus.
  • Two people on the helicopter died: pilot George Marciniw and reporter Eliana Moreno.
  • Another person on the ground was killed when the helicopter crashed.
  • The helicopter caught fire, burning some cars and storage containers nearby.
  • An alarm sounded inside the helicopter just before it crashed, indicating possible engine or rotor problems.
  • Both victims worked for Angel City Air, the company operating the helicopter.
  • Emergency crews quickly responded to the scene and brought two injured people to the hospital.
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