North Carolina
2 dead in WBTV News helicopter crash in North Carolina
Two persons are useless after a helicopter crashed in Charlotte, North Carolina, Tuesday afternoon, in accordance with officers.
A Robinson R44 helicopter crashed close to Interstate 77 and Nations Ford Highway at round 12:20 p.m., in accordance with the Federal Aviation Administration.
The helicopter belonged to native CBS information station WBTV, NBC affiliate WCNC of Charlotte reported. NBC Information reached out to WBTV for remark.
The 2 individuals onboard the airplane had been confirmed useless by the Mecklenburg EMS Company. The victims haven’t been recognized.
No autos on the freeway had been concerned within the accident, in accordance with police.
“All of I-77 Southbound is closed presently close to the Nations Ford exit and can stay closed for an prolonged time frame,” police introduced on Twitter, later adding that ramps are closed from I-85 north and south to I-77 south.
The FAA and the Nationwide Transportation Security Board are investigating what brought about the crash.