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Breaking: At least three dead in LA news helicopter crash near fatal bus accident

Topic: Disasters, Accidents and Emergency Incidents At least three people have died after a news helicopter crashed between two buildings near the site of a separate fatal bus crash in Los Angeles. Fire department authorities say at least one of the victims was a pedestrian near to the chopper crash site. National Transportation Safety Board and Federal Aviation Administration are expected to investigate the crash further. At least three people have been killed and one hospitalised after a news helicopter crashed in suburban Los Angeles while reporting on a separate fatal bus crash nearby, local authorities say. The NBCLA media outlet has confirmed the helicopter was one of its news choppers that had been flying in the area of the San Fernando Valley while reporting on the bus crash.

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Scoop News DeskLos Angeles, California · Published Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 5:15 AM UTCUpdated Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 6:46 AM UTC

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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass says the two fatal crashes mark a devastating day for the Californian city. ( AP: Ethan Swope ) LA Mayor Karen Bass issued a statement to say she was "absolutely devastated by the loss of life" in the accident. "My heart is with the families and loved ones of those we lost in the tragic bus collision and helicopter crash," she said on X. Warning: This story includes graphic content some readers may find distressing.

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Topic: Disasters, Accidents and Emergency Incidents At least three people have died after a news helicopter crashed between two buildings near the site of a separate fatal bus crash in Los Angeles. Fire department authorities say at least one of the victims was a pedestrian near to the chopper crash site. National Transportation Safety Board and Federal Aviation Administration are expected to investigate the crash further. At least three people have been killed and one hospitalised after a news helicopter crashed in suburban Los Angeles while reporting on a separate fatal bus crash nearby, local authorities say. The NBCLA media outlet has confirmed the helicopter was one of its news choppers that had been flying in the area of the San Fernando Valley while reporting on the bus crash.
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