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NBC4 helicopter crashes in Chatsworth, killing 3 'A deeply traumatic day'
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Iris Kwok, Terry Castleman, Karen Garcia , as published by Los Angeles Times - California
· September 16, 2026
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Key points The crash occurred when the SUV smashed into the side of the bus. A collision between an SUV and a Metro bus resulted in two fatalities and six injuries.
A collision between an SUV and a Metro bus resulted in two fatalities and six injuries. The crash occurred when the SUV smashed into the side of the bus. Two people lost their lives in the incident, while six others were injured.
The incident happened on Tuesday, and further details about the crash are available from the source. A nearby helicopter crash also occurred, although the specifics of this event are not provided here.
The crash involved significant damage and loss of life, with a total of eight people affected. For more information about the incident, readers can refer to the source publication.
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