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NBC4 helicopter crashes, killing 3 near scene of fatal bus collision in Chatsworth
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· September 16, 2026
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Key points This incident happened near the site of a serious accident involving a city bus, where an SUV had collided with it. A fatal helicopter crash occurred, resulting in the deaths of at least three people.
A fatal helicopter crash occurred, resulting in the deaths of at least three people. This incident happened near the site of a serious accident involving a city bus, where an SUV had collided with it. The bus crash had already claimed multiple lives and injured several others.
Further details about the helicopter crash are available, including the time and circumstances of the incident.
The incident is being investigated by authorities, with police and firefighters at the scene.
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