Medical helicopter crash leaves 2 dead in Shelby County, Alabama
Shelby County authorities are working a scene after a medical helicopter crashed.
The medical helicopter, which is a part of Air Methods, crashed in the area of Bear Creek Road (Co Rd 43) and Mountain Oaks Drive in Chelsea, Alabama. The helicopter, identified as Lifesaver 4, was responding to a scene where a hiker began having breathing difficulties. The helicopter crashed near the landing zone set up by officials.
Three people were on the helicopter at the time of the crash, one person was pronounced deceased, and another person was pronounced deceased at the hospital. One other person was also taken to a nearby hospital, as well as the hiker.
The National Transportation Safety Board will be investigating the crash.
