A REACH air medical helicopter crashed on eastbound Highway 50 in Sacramento Monday evening, leaving at least three people critically injured. Authorities have closed the highway and are investigating the cause.

Where and when did the crash occur?

Emergency crews responded to a helicopter crash on Highway 50 on Monday evening, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP). The incident was reported shortly after 7 pm near 59th Street on the eastbound side of the freeway.

A video of the incident showed the helicopter spinning out of control near the highway before crashing to the ground, with cars and other vehicles seen dangerously close. A widely shared photo on social media captured the aftermath of the California helicopter crash.

The Sacramento Fire Department confirmed that the

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