Medical Helicopter Crash - Owenton Kentucky

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Emergency officials responded in Owen County Monday evening after a medical helicopter crashed in the area.

According to the Grant County Sheriff's Office, the helicopter that crashed was Air Evac Lifeteam 133, out of Williamstown, Kentucky.

 
The Owen County Coroner confirmed that at least one person died in the crash.

Officials have not said what led up to the crash.

According to the Grant County Sheriff's Office, the helicopter that crashed was Air Evac Lifeteam 133, out of Williamstown, Kentucky

 
According to the FAA, the Bell 206 helicopter crashed at around 6 p.m. Air Evac Lifeteam, an air medical service company, confirmed in a statement three crew members from its AEL base 133 in Grant County died in a crash in Owenton while on their way to pick up a patient.

"This was a terribly tragic accident, and our deepest sympathies go out to the employees’ families and friends," a spokesperson for Air Evac Lifeteam said in a statement. "Our primary focus now is on supporting the families who were impacted as well as our team members. Critical incident stress management teams have been sent to assist our team members during this difficult time."

 

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