Earlier today, on August 25, a helicopter crashed in a field near Ventnor on the Isle of Wight, England, which prompted an emergency response. Police confirmed they were called shortly after the incident, and fire crews, ambulances, and an air ambulance were dispatched to the scene. At least one person has been flown to a hospital in Southampton for treatment.

The United Kingdom Air Accidents Investigation Branch ( AAIB ) has confirmed it has launched an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the accident. Currently, local police are urging people to avoid the area as investigations and recovery efforts continue.

Witness Saw Helicopter ‘Spiraling’ Before Impact On Isle Of Wight

At 09:24 local time on August 25, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary received reports that a

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