(CNN) — Three people were transported to hospital in critical condition after a medical helicopter crashed on a California highway Monday evening, according to fire officials.

The three injured, two women and a man, were on board the helicopter before it went down around 7 p.m. on eastbound Highway 50 near 59th Street in Sacramento, according to the Sacramento Fire Department.

One of the victims was rescued after being trapped underneath the helicopter, Sacramento Fire Capt. Justin Sylvia told reporters from the scene.

“The captain immediately sequestered the help of just civilians that were standing around. They were able to lift part of that helicopter out and get that victim out,” Sylvia said.

FAA records show the helicopter was registered to REACH Air Medical Services. There was no

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