BREAKING: A tragic collision between two helicopters in Hammonton, New Jersey has left one person dead and another critically injured. The incident occurred just before 11:30 a.m. on October 15, 2023, near the intersection of Basin Road and White Horse Pike.
According to the Hammonton Police Department, the two helicopters, identified as an Enstrom F-28A and an Enstrom 280C, collided mid-air near the Hammonton Municipal Airport. Only the pilots were aboard each aircraft at the time of the crash. Eyewitness reports indicate that one of the helicopters was quickly engulfed in flames following the impact.
Multiple emergency agencies responded to the scene, including the Hammonton Fire Department and the New Jersey Forest Fire Service. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are set to investigate the incident. A preliminary report from the FAA is expected within the next business day.
First responders are urging the public to avoid the area as emergency crews continue their operations. This incident has raised significant concerns as authorities work to determine the cause of the collision.
This is a developing story. Stay tuned for updates as more information becomes available. Your safety is paramount, and the local authorities are working diligently to manage the situation.
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