US: Helicopter crashes, becomes fireball before hitting highway

Babushahi Bureau

Sacramento (US), October 7, 2025: A medical helicopter crashed on Highway-50 in Sacramento, California, Monday evening, leaving three crew members seriously injured. The aircraft lost control shortly after takeoff and fell onto the highway in a fiery impact, sparking widespread panic. Fortunately, no one on the ground was hurt.

Several videos circulating on social media show the helicopter spinning dangerously in the air before engulfed in flames, it slammed onto the highway.

Details of the Incident

The crash occurred around 7 p.m. near Howe Avenue on the eastbound lane of Highway-50. The helicopter belonged to REACH Air Medical Services and had just taken off from UC Davis Medical Center. No patients wer

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