At approximately 7:30 a.m. this morning, the KOMO News helicopter crashed in downtown Seattle hitting at least two cars.
The helicopter went down near the iconic Space Needle. It hit at least two cars.
Firefighters on the scene have confirmed that two people have died. No word yet on any other injuries.
Here is a video of the wreckage.
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Breaking: 2 dead after KING5/KOMO news helicopter crash in Seattle http://t.co/sHuNiPbf1R pic.twitter.com/na5nccVvGZ
— KGW News (@KGWNews) March 18, 2014
So many fond memories Bill Strothman. So many adventures. Our hearts break more than words can express. pic.twitter.com/0JJLEnCGXU
— Connie Thompson (@ConnieKOMO) March 18, 2014
2 DOAs at helicopter crash scene near space needle. pic.twitter.com/JwhBs2nYUF
— Seattle Fire Dept (@SeattleFire) March 18, 2014
Medics transporting an approx 37 yo male to HMC in critical condition self extricated from car pic.twitter.com/hhVAX0qmbs
— Seattle Fire Dept (@SeattleFire) March 18, 2014
Helicopter crash and three cars fires near space needle. pic.twitter.com/5ACUKB2wge
— Seattle Fire Dept (@SeattleFire) March 18, 2014
Helicopter down near Space Needle. This is where KOMO 4 (ABC) 'copter lands. Prayers for everyone. Cars hit, too. pic.twitter.com/J92q3iclL1
— David Miller (@AlpineBV_Miller) March 18, 2014
Mayor @Mayor_Ed_Murray at scene of helicopter crash. (@bettinahansen /ST) http://t.co/pkyIX3xscJ pic.twitter.com/YNCvBKhrLK
— Seattle Times Photo (@SeaTimesPhoto) March 18, 2014
Crashed news helicopter leaves two dead, near Seattle Center. (@SeaTimesFotoKen /ST) http://t.co/pkyIX3xscJ pic.twitter.com/DzgKZtcWFJ
— Seattle Times Photo (@SeaTimesPhoto) March 18, 2014
Seattle Firefighters douse fuel burning on Broad Street in front of KOMO. (@MikeSiegel7 /ST) http://t.co/pkyIX3xscJ pic.twitter.com/hobxrNDXTF
— Seattle Times Photo (@SeaTimesPhoto) March 18, 2014
Seattle Firefighters put water on the crashed helicopter. (Mike @MikeSiegel7 /ST) Updates: http://t.co/pkyIX3xscJ pic.twitter.com/GD4eMSDnjf
— Seattle Times Photo (@SeaTimesPhoto) March 18, 2014
2 people have died in news helicopter crash at KOMO-TV. ( @MikeSiegel7 /ST) UPDATES: http://t.co/pkyIX3xscJ pic.twitter.com/QSL1m68lMf
— Seattle Times Photo (@SeaTimesPhoto) March 18, 2014
One of things I loved abt Bill Strothman is legacy he leaves behind at KOMO. His son is also a photog here. #family pic.twitter.com/0KQi9ADanb
— Lindsay Cohen (@lindsaycohen) March 18, 2014
We're sharing the life & love of Bill Strothman #liveonkomo. He was today's camera operator in Air 4: pic.twitter.com/e8XBnAwWQH
— KOMO News (@komonews) March 18, 2014
"This is a blow to us internally, though they were not our employees, we consider them family," @HollyGaunttKOMO pic.twitter.com/4MiqScLvYO
— KOMO News (@komonews) March 18, 2014
PHOTOS: Helicopter crashes beside Space Needle #LiveOnKOMO http://t.co/OXoB4HEvRA pic.twitter.com/PEs12oqbeM
— KOMO News (@komonews) March 18, 2014
Image: @KellyKomo4