Moment NBC presenters confirm live on air that their helicopter crashed in LA
A news helicopter belonging to NBC4 crashed in suburban Los Angeles while covering a separate traffic accident. Authorities confirmed that three people died in the incident, and two others were hospitalized.
Why it matters
This tragic event highlights the inherent risks faced by news crews during live field reporting and has prompted an investigation by the NTSB.
Moment NBC presenters confirm live on air that their helicopter crashed in LA Close Three people have died and two others taken to hospital after a news helicopter crashed in suburban Los Angeles while reporting on a deadly bus crash, authorities have said.
During emotional live coverage on NBC4, news anchor Colleen Williams confirmed it was the local news station's helicopter that crashed.
"We knew we'd lost contact with our people out there, and we've just received confirmation," Williams said.
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