A Seattle news helicopter has crashed on Broad St. in downtown Seattle, leaving two dead.
The helicopter was a news chopper owned by ABC News affiliate KOMO.
According to Buzzfeed, the helicopter crashed close to the iconic Space Needle downtown. Kelly Koopmans, a reporter for KOMO news, heard the crash in her office.
We heard the chopper swirling down to the ground. Rushed out to see the unbelievable, our @komonews chopper crashing into at least 2 cars
— Kelly Koopmans (@KellyKOMO4) March 18, 2014
Another resident saw the flames intensify from his apartment window.
Watched as the helicopter fell right past my window. Horrifying. pic.twitter.com/Nwpf3pqaTY
— Michael Harthorne (@MHarthorneKOMO) March 18, 2014
CBS is reporting that two people are dead after the news helicopter hit the side of a building before crashing and bursting into flames.
The helicopter also struck two cars on the roadway. Early reports say that one car was able to drive off following the crash, while one person was seen crawling out of the other vehicle.
Seattle MT @MHarthorneKOMO: immediately after the crash. The white car was able to drive off before flames spread. pic.twitter.com/eObSLhdgvA — Joe Pennington (@5NEWSJoe) March 18, 2014
2 DOAs at helicopter crash scene near space needle. pic.twitter.com/JwhBs2nYUF
— Seattle Fire Dept (@SeattleFire) March 18, 2014
We will keep you updated as reports continue to come in.
SOURCE: BuzzFeed | PHOTO CREDIT: Twitter
