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HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. () — An investigation is underway after a helicopter crashed near an intersection in Huntington Beach on Saturday afternoon, injuring several people.
The aircraft came down in the beach parking lot between Twin Dolphins Drive and Beach Boulevard around 2 p.m., according to a statement from the City of Huntington Beach.
Shocking video obtained by Eyewitness News shows the moment the helicopter came crashing down.
Shocking video sent to Eyewitness News by Jackson Etchart shows the moment a helicopter crashed in Huntington Beach, injuring five people.
The wreckage is wedged inside trees against the front of the Hyatt Regency Hotel. Citizen app video shows first responders at the scene, along with bystanders.
Huntington Beach police said two people who were inside the helicopter were safely pulled from the wreckage in unknown condition. Three people on the street were injured, according to police. All five individuals were taken to the hospital.
The city confirmed the helicopter was part of a nearby Cars N’ Copters event taking place this weekend.
The area has been closed off.
The cause of the crash is under investigation, and the FAA and NTSB have been notified.
This is a developing story. This article will continue to be updated as more information becomes available.
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