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New Video shows beacon lights working before helicopter crashes into Houston radio tower

All four individuals on board the helicopter, including a child, lost their lives in the crash.

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A tragic helicopter crash occurred on Sunday night near Engelke Street in downtown Houston, resulting in the deaths of four people, including a child.

The Houston Fire Department (HFD) received a report of the crash around 7:55 PM, which ignited a fire near the radio tower. Emergency crews responded promptly to the scene.

The helicopter, an R44 private aircraft, was traveling from Ellington Airport. The destination of the flight remains unclear.

All four individuals on board the helicopter, including a child, lost their lives in the crash.

Their identities have not been released, and family members have yet to be notified.

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Mayor John Whitmire, HFD Chief Thomas Muñoz, HPD Chief Noe Diaz, and DPS officials gathered for a press conference following the incident.

Mayor Whitmire commended the rapid response of the HFD, noting that a nearby fire station was able to reach the scene within minutes.

The fire caused by the crash burned approximately 100 to 200 yards of grass near the radio tower. However, the fire was successfully extinguished, and there is no threat to the community.

Officials are urging residents to avoid touching any debris from the helicopter and to immediately call 911 if they discover any components.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), the HFD, and the HPD are investigating the cause of the crash.

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It is important to note that the radio tower’s lights had been reported as inoperable on October 16th.


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Double Fatal Collision in San Bernardino

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SAN BERNARDINO, CA – Emergency responders are currently on the scene of a double fatal motor vehicle collision (MVC) in San Bernardino.

The crash has resulted in two confirmed fatalities and two individuals in critical condition.

  • Location: San Bernardino, CA
  • Fatalities: 2 confirmed deceased at the scene
  • Injuries: 2 victims in critical condition
  • Emergency Response: Multiple first responders are on-site, including paramedics, firefighters, and law enforcement officers.
  • Airlift Requests: Two medical evacuation helicopters (medevacs) have been requested to transport the critically injured victims to trauma centers for urgent medical care.

Authorities are urging drivers to avoid the area as emergency crews work to assess the situation and provide aid. The cause of the collision remains under investigation.

Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.


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