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Helicopter Crashes into Central London High-Rise

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Key Takeaways:

  • An AgustaWestland AW109 helicopter crashed into a construction crane atop a London high-rise during morning rush hour.
  • The accident resulted in two fatalities (the pilot and one person on the ground) and 13 injuries, sparking a fire.
  • Thick fog and low ceilings were identified as contributing factors, with the pilot attempting to divert due to poor visibility.
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An AgustaWestland AW109 crashed in thick fog into a construction crane atop a London residential high-rise on Wednesday morning, killing the pilot and one person on the ground and sparking a fire when the helicopter plunged to the ground.

According to news reports from London, 13 others were injured in the crash near a busy intersection at the height of the morning rush hour in the city center. Amid fears of a terror attack, police were quick to term the crash an accident and nothing more. The crash site is located close to MI6’s headquarters.

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