Tragic Helicopter Crash During News Coverage

A tragic incident occurred in the Chatsworth area of Los Angeles on Tuesday evening when a news helicopter crashed while several news choppers were covering a deadly Metro bus collision nearby. The earlier crash involved an SUV and a Metro bus, killing two people and injuring several others. The helicopter crash left three people dead and another person hospitalized, according to officials.

Video recorded by the helicopter’s camera reportedly showed the bus crash site before the aircraft suddenly descended and the footage began shaking violently. Authorities have not yet determined what caused the helicopter to crash. The aircraft was severely damaged in the incident, and the Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the crash.