Crime & Safety
Helicopter Crashes In Delaware County
A helicopter carrying four, including a baby, crashed Tuesday afternoon outside a church. There are no reported serious injuries.
DARBY, PA — A helicopter crashed in Delaware County Tuesday afternoon, according officials and reports
The crash occurred at about 12:46 p.m. in Darby, according to Upper Darby Police.
Police, the Upper Darby Fire Department, and paramedics were called to the area of Burmont Road and Bloomfield Avenue for a report of a helicopter down.
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Responders found a crashed helicopter outside Drexel Hill United Methodist Church.
Police said only one helicopter crew member suffered minor injuries.
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Action News reporter Dan Patrick said three adults and an infant were on board the helicopter.
"An absolute miracle in Drexel Hill today," State Rep. Mike Zabel said.
Authorities asked the public to avoid Burmont Road between State and Huey.
According to ABC News, the helicopter was a medical transport vehicle. NBC10 reports the church was not damaged in the crash.
Philly Fire News shared several photos of the incident.
Federal authorities are handling the investigation, police said.
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