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Video Captures Helicopter Spiraling to the Ground After Mid-Air Collision in Hammonton
HAMMONTON, N.J. (Atlantic County) — Authorities are investigating a fatal midair collision involving two helicopters that occurred near Hammonton Municipal Airport on Sunday, Dec. 28, at approximately 12:25 p.m. local time, according to law enforcement and aviation officials.
Police confirmed that an Enstrom F-28A helicopter and an Enstrom 280C helicopter collided in midair near Basin Road and North White Horse Pike (Route 206). Officials said only the pilots were aboard each aircraft at the time of the collision.
Both helicopters subsequently crash-landed. One aircraft was reported to be fully engulfed in flames, while the second went down in a wooded area, creating challenging conditions for emergency crews responding to the scene.
Firefighters, EMS, and law enforcement personnel from multiple agencies were dispatched, and additional resources were requested due to the severity of the incident.
Authorities have confirmed that one person was killed as a result of the crash.
Another individual sustained injuries and was transported for medical treatment.
Officials have not yet released the identities of those involved, pending notification of next of kin.
Video circulating on social media appears to show one of the helicopters spiraling toward the ground following the collision.
Authorities cautioned that the footage has not been independently verified and emphasized that the cause of the crash has not yet been determined.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have been notified.
The NTSB will lead the investigation, with support from the FAA, and will examine factors including aircraft operations, pilot actions, airspace coordination, and mechanical condition.
Officials stated that additional updates will be provided by the NTSB as the investigation progresses.
The public is being urged to avoid the area while emergency operations and investigative work continue.
This remains an active and developing investigation, and information may be updated as authorities release confirmed details.
A town hall meeting in Minneapolis was disrupted Tuesday evening after an individual rushed the stage and sprayed U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar with an unknown substance, prompting a swift response from security and law enforcement.
According to witnesses and video from inside the venue, the incident occurred as Rep. Omar was addressing the audience and calling for Secretary Kristi Noem to resign or face impeachment.
An adult male attendee suddenly moved past security barriers, ran toward the stage, and appeared to deploy a liquid or aerosol substance in Rep. Omar’s direction.
Security personnel, along with several attendees, immediately intervened and subdued the individual. Rep. Omar was quickly escorted from the stage by her security detail and Capitol Police as a precaution.
Sources familiar with the situation said Rep. Omar was not seriously injured and was evaluated for possible eye or skin irritation related to the substance.
She was reported to be safe, and no hospitalization was required.
As of late Tuesday evening, Rep. Omar had not released a public statement regarding the incident.
Minneapolis Police Department officers and federal authorities responded to the scene and took the suspect—described as a man in his 30s—into custody without further incident.
Investigators said no weapon other than the spray device was recovered.
The substance involved has not yet been identified, and authorities have not announced potential charges.
The incident remains under active investigation by local and federal law enforcement agencies.