US: Helicopter crashes into radio tower, many people killed

According to the New York Times , the Houston Fire Department said the accident occurred in the city's Greater East End area at 7:54 p.m. on October 20 (local time).

The moment a helicopter crashed into a radio tower in Houston, USA. (Source: X)

At a press conference the same day, Houston police chief J. Noe Diaz said all four people on the helicopter were killed, including a child, and there were no casualties on the ground.

Sheriff Diaz said the families of those killed have not yet been notified. The helicopter's flight plan is unclear.

Houston Mayor John Whitmire called it a "tragic scene" but said he was "lucky it wasn't worse." There were no gas stations or homes near the scene of the crash.

Smoke and fire engulfed the scene of the accident. (Source: New York Times)

Eric Chaney, who lives near the area, said the crash felt like an earthquake, shaking his house and causing power outages.

“ I heard what sounded like fireworks and when I looked up, I saw the tower on fire and collapsing ,” said Mr Elsaadi, 42.

Mr. Elsaadi drove a few blocks to the crash site. He arrived at the fenced-off area, saw pieces of the tower strewn across the ground and the surrounding grass scorched.

Liam Coghlan, 41, said: "The helicopter came down like a fireball. It was terrifying! "

Hoa Vu (Source: NYTIMES)

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