One dead after 2 helicopters crash mid-air in, New Jersey, Hammonton police say near Basin Road

HAMMONTON, New Jersey — One person is dead following two helicopters collided mid-air in Hammonton, New Jersey on Sunday.

It happened just before 12 p.m. near Basin Rd and North White Horse Pike.

Philadelphia affiliate WPVI confirmed that at least one person has died and another person was injured after two helicopters collided mid-air.

Hammonton police said both helicopters crash landed and one engulfed in flames.

The FAA released the following statement:

“An Enstrom F-28A helicopter and Enstrom 280C helicopter collided in mid-air near Hammonton Municipal Airport in New Jersey around 12:25 p.m. local time on Sunday, Dec. 28. Only the pilots were on board each aircraft.”

The FAA and NTSB have been notified and will be investigating the crash, police said.

This is a developing story.