Emergency services raced to the scene of a helicopter crash in South Yorkshire today.

Vehicles from South Yorkshire Police , South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue and Yorkshire Ambulance Service, rushed through Doncaster to the scene of the crash in Ings Lane in Bentley.

It is not known how many people were on the helicopter. The condition of the pilot is also unknown.

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'Pilot likely saved numerous lives' - witness

A witness told the BBC the helicopter came down close to houses, train tracks, industrial units and electrical pylons.

Lee Needham said: "Whoever was piloting the helicopter more than likely saved numerous lives." 14:20 Anders Anglesey

Road closed and people told to avoid area

Ings Road is closed at this time and people have been told to avoid the a

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