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Helicopter Crashes Onto Crowded Huntington Beach, Injuring Five

The crash occurred ahead of the Cars N Copters fundraiser, with investigators still determining what went wrong.

Overview

  • The helicopter went down Saturday over Huntington Beach, striking palm trees near beachfront hotels.
  • Five people were hospitalized, including both occupants, according to the Huntington Beach Fire Department.
  • Three of the injured were bystanders on the street, and officials have not detailed the severity of their injuries.
  • No fatalities have been reported in the incident as of the latest updates.
  • The aircraft was associated with the annual Cars N Copters event scheduled for Sunday, and the cause remains under investigation.