Two Killed, Nine Injured In London Helicopter Crash

Two people have been killed and nine injured after a helicopter crashed into a crane in central London in misty conditions, police have said.

Police said it appeared the helicopter had hit the crane on top of a building at about 08:00 GMT. They said it was too early to confirm any casualties.

London Fire Brigade said the crash happened near Wandsworth Road in South Lambeth. They said more than 60 firefighters were at the scene.

Burning wreckage lay in the road, with all approaches to the Vauxhall Cross one way system closed.

The fire brigade was also attending a second scene involving a crane in a precarious position on St George’s Wharf.

Police said they first received calls at 08:00 GMT and the London Ambulance Service said it was also at the scene. On Twitter, it said, “We’re attending reports of a helicopter crash near Wandsworth Road in South Lambeth. More when I have it.”