Helicopter Crash in Killucan, Westmeath
Helicopter Crash in Killucan, Westmeath
Helicopter Crash in Killucan, Westmeath
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A helicopter crash in Killucan, County Westmeath, Ireland, at approximately 3:30 PM local time has resulted in multiple casualties, with two confirmed deaths. The helicopter struck a building on a pig farm in the Joristown area, causing a significant emergency response involving fire brigades, police, and ambulance services. The Irish Air Accident Investigation Unit has deployed inspectors to the scene to investigate the incident. Acting Chief Fire Officer Pat Hunt stated that all principal response agencies are mobilized, but the exact number of casualties remains unconfirmed. The crash victims include a foreign national, and no ground injuries have been reported. The incident has been described as shocking and tragic by local officials.

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