A Sacramento Medical helicopter crash occur on eastbound Highway 50 in Sacramento on Monday evening, leaving at least three people critically injured. Authorities closed the highway and are investigating the cause.
When Sacramento Medical helicopter crash occur?
Emergency crews responded to the helicopter crash on Highway 50 on Monday evening, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP). The incident was reported shortly after 7 pm near 59th Street on the eastbound side of the freeway.
A video of the event showed the helicopter spinning out of control near the highway before crashing to the ground, with cars and other vehicles seen dangerously close. A widely shared photo on social media captured the aftermath of the crash.
The Sacramento Fire Department confirmed that the aircraft involved was a REACH helicopter, which provides air medical transport. Officials have not yet clarified whether the helicopter was headed to or from a hospital at the time of the crash.
What are the casualties and road conditions?
At least three people sustained critical injuries, according to Sacramento Fire officials.
- “Eastbound Highway 50 is fully closed at 59th Street due to the Sacramento Medical helicopter crash,” noted CHP traffic logs.
- Motorists are advised to avoid the area as authorities continue emergency operations and investigations.
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