Reports of 'multiple injuries' as helicopter crashes in Republic

There are reports of mulitple injuries at the site in Westmeath
Author: Chris BrennanPublished 30th Jul 2024

Emergency services in the Republic of Ireland are responding to a helicopter crash in Co Westmeath.

Gardai say they are investigating an incident involving a helicopter in Killucan which occured at approximately 3:30pm on Tuesday.

It's believed the aircraft may have crashed into a building.

There are reports of mulitple injuries at the site.

The Air Accident Investigation Unit say it is aware of the accident involving the single engine helicopter and it is deploying a team of inspectors at this time.

The Irish Air Accident Investigation Unit said it had deployed a team of inspectors to the site of the single-engine helicopter crash.