A Los Angeles news helicopter crashes in the San Fernando Valley, with reports of at least one person dead. The aircraft comes down near the intersection of Northoff Street and DeSoto Avenue in Chatsworth, according to multiple outlets.
The crash occurs close to the site of an earlier deadly Metro bus crash in Chatsworth. In that earlier incident, an SUV crashes into a bus and becomes lodged inside. CBS and ABC identify the helicopter crash location as near the spot of that bus accident, while other reports similarly place it in Chatsworth.
Outlets differ slightly on reported casualty counts and phrasing. The Daily Mail stories report multiple victims, while CBS, ABC, and The Mirror state one person is dead. One report also notes that an NBC anchor tells viewers they have lost contact with their people, reflecting the uncertainty in early accounts. All coverage places the incidents within the same area of Chatsworth on the same night.
