By The Independent (World News) | Created at 2024-10-21 05:30:19 | Updated at 2024-10-21 07:28:28
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A helicopter crashed in Houston, Texas on Sunday, killing all four people on board including a child.
The incident occurred near Engelke Street and North Ennis Street just before 8pm when a helicopter slammed into a communication tower behind homes in Houston’s Second Ward, causing a large explosion, said mayor John Whitmire.
The explosion could be heard at a fire station less than half a mile from the site, he said during the press conference.
The identities of the victims and their ages have not yet been released.
“PIO is en route to a reported helicopter crash at Engelke & Ennis,” the fire department said on X.
“The helicopter that crashed in Second Ward was not an HPD helicopter, it was a private touring helicopter,” Houston City Council member Mario Castillo said on X.
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