On October 6 (US time), a medical helicopter fell onto Highway 50, near Street 59, east of Sacramento City, California (USA), injuring three people. The air transport service operator REACH confirmed that there were no patients in the cabin at the time of the accident.
Sacramento Mayor Kevin McCarty said the survivors were taken to the hospital for treatment. He shared on social network X that rescue forces were quickly arrived at the scene, while the cause of the incident is being investigated.
According to REACH, all crew members have been taken to medical facilities in the area. The airline said it is verifying details about the accident and the condition of the flight crew.
REach's helicopters are often used to transport critical patients and support emergency medical missions in the western United States. The company's website said it provides services to multiple states with a team of trained personnel in rescue and medical care in the air.
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is working with local fire forces to investigate the incident. Both agencies have not yet made an official comment.
The accident paralyzed traffic on Highway 50 for many hours. Rescue forces had to block off the scene to clear the debris and check the safety of the area.
