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LAPD helicopter crashes at Los Alamitos Joint Forces Base in California
A Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) helicopter crashed Tuesday during what appears to have been a training exercise at the Los Alamitos Joint Forces Training Base in Southern California.
The crash occurred under unspecified circumstances at the military facility located in Orange County.
Initial reports indicate that the helicopter, operated by the LAPD Air Support Division, was involved in a routine training operation when the incident took place.
Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene to assess the situation. Authorities have not released specific details regarding the cause of the crash.
While early information suggests that the officers aboard the helicopter did not sustain serious injuries, officials have not provided a definitive statement on their condition.
@newschannel3now LAPD helicopter crashes at Los Alamitos Joint Forces Base in California; no immediate word on injuries. An LAPD Helicopter has crashed. Possibly just training at Los Alamitos. The officers appear uninjured. #LosAngelesPolice ♬ original sound – NewsChannel3NOW
The LAPD is working in coordination with local emergency services and the base’s personnel to ensure the safety of all involved.
An investigation has been launched to determine the factors contributing to the crash. It is unclear whether mechanical issues, human error, or environmental factors played a role in the incident. Representatives from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are expected to assist with the inquiry, as is standard protocol for aviation incidents.
The Los Alamitos Joint Forces Training Base is a hub for military and law enforcement training activities. It regularly hosts exercises involving local, state, and federal agencies, including the LAPD.
No further details have been released about the condition of the helicopter or the specific nature of the training exercise.
Authorities are expected to provide updates as the investigation progresses and more information becomes available.
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Multi-Vehicle Collision with Rollover Involving School Bus in Waltham
The severity of the driver’s injuries has not yet been disclosed.
WALTHAM, MA – At least one person sustained injuries following a collision between a school bus and an elderly transportation van in Waltham, Massachusetts, on Friday morning.
The crash occurred around 8:45 a.m., according to Waltham Police. Emergency crews responded to the scene, where they found a yellow Eastern Bus Company school bus alongside a white REM Services van that had rolled onto its side.
The van’s front windshield was shattered, and significant damage was visible.
It remains unclear if any students were on board at the time of the collision or if injuries were sustained by those on the bus.
The van, operated by a company providing transportation for elderly and mobility-impaired individuals in Greater Boston, had only the driver on board. The driver was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
The severity of the driver’s injuries has not yet been disclosed.
REM Services confirmed their involvement in the incident and stated that no passengers were present in their vehicle at the time.
Authorities have not yet released additional information about the circumstances leading to the collision or the condition of those involved.
Waltham Police and other first responders are actively investigating the cause of the crash. Traffic in the area may be impacted as the scene is cleared and further analysis is conducted.
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.