Helicopter Crash Leaves Two People Dead In North Yorkshire

Two people have been found dead after a helicopter crashed into a field near Yorkshire village.

The accident which resulted in the death of two people happened today, June 20, not long before midday.

Emergency services were spotted at the scene including an air ambulance and at least four fire engines.

North Yorkshire Police said in a statement that “two people were sadly killed as a result of the crash,” with emergency services responding to the scene of the incident off Bentham Road, near Burton in Lonsdale.

The force added on Monday afternoon that “their families are being supported by specially trained officers” and “strongly urged” nearby residents to avoid the area.

“The incident happened shortly before midday. People are strongly urged to avoid the area.”‘

The reason of the helicopter crashed still remains unknown.