General
CROSS-SPECTRUMBROAD COVERAGE
Helicopter crashes on live TV while filming Los Angeles bus-SUV collision
A news helicopter went down as it filmed a Metro bus hit by an SUV in Los Angeles, where the original crash killed two and injured several.
The accident happened in the Chatsworth area while a media helicopter was broadcasting the scene of a Metro bus that had been struck by an SUV earlier in the day. The bus crash left two people dead and six injured, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. Firefighters are now fighting a fire and looking for possible injuries from the helicopter crash, but the number of helicopter casualties has not been confirmed.
How this was covered
- Coverage peaked at 11 outlets in a single hour
Why it matters
The incident highlights safety risks for media crews covering live accidents and adds to the tragedy of a deadly crash in a major city.
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