NBC4 Helicopter Crash Kills Three Near Metro Bus Collision

At least three people were killed after an NBC4 helicopter crashed in Los Angeles on Tuesday night, according to fire officials. The helicopter went down in the Chatsworth neighborhood shortly before 7 p.m. Pacific Time.

The helicopter was reportedly operating near the location of a deadly Metro bus collision in the area when the crash occurred. The aircraft crashed to the ground and caught fire soon after the impact.

The fire spread to several vehicles that were parked or traveling nearby. Emergency crews responded quickly to the scene and worked to control the flames and secure the area.

The crash happened during an already serious situation in Chatsworth, where authorities were dealing with the earlier bus collision. The helicopter incident added another emergency response to the area.

Officials have not yet released full details about what caused the helicopter to crash. Authorities are expected to investigate the incident and examine the aircraft, flight conditions and other factors that may have contributed to the accident.

The identities of those killed and further details about the crash are expected to be released by authorities as the investigation continues.