Two Confirmed Dead in Vauxhall Helicopter Crash Close

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Emergency services rush to scene after crash hits crane

Emergency services say two people are confirmed dead in this morning's helicopter crash.

London Fire Brigade say eight fire engines and four fire rescue units and around 60 firefighters plus officers are attending this morning's helicopter crash near Wandsworth Road in South Lambeth.

Firefighters are also attending reports of a crane in a precarious position Saint Georges Whalf, SW8. Four fire engines and two fire rescue units are in attendance.

The Brigade says it was called at 8am.

The helicopter crashed near the River Thames at Vauxhall causing huge plumes of smoke to rise above the area and causing traffic chaos for commuters.

The crash, which is believed to have had just the pilot aboard, is reported to have hit a crane at the new St George's Tower close to the local rail and bus stations.

Two cars may also have been involved.

The accident was just down the river from Battersea Heliport, directly across the river from Fulham, which has frequent helicopter services flying in and out.

The heliport have not yet commented on the accident.

Eye witness Belinda Moore has tweeted that she thought something was wrong with the helicopter as it flew over Chelsea. Belinda, @BelsMoore tweeted: " Helicopter was banking right as I came over Chelsea Bridge and v low. Battersea Heliport other side of the river so seemed v odd. This was really low for a helicopter banking right. I cycle that way most days,odd enough to make several of us look up."

We will bring you more news as we get it.

 

January 16, 2013