How many people died in the robinson r44 helicopter crash in maryland?”
In an unfortunate accident, it is reported that almost four people have died when a helicopter crash landed on western Maryland highway. Kevin Lewis, the director of the county emergency services said that the crash is supposed to have occurred at about 10:30 p.m on Thursday on the Interstate 70 in the Washington County. Reports suggest that that the helicopter sprinted forth on the highway and burst in to flames after it crashed down on the road. All the four passengers on board is said to have tragically died in the accident. Lewis said, “When emergency personnel arrived, they found a small commercial aircraft, a Robinson 44 helicopter, with four passengers.” He further stated, “I can confirm four fatalities on site as a result of the crash.” When it crash landed on the eastbound lanes of the Interstate 70, the chopper did not fortunately hit any passing vehicle, which would have added on to the woes further. The highway had to be shut down temporarily so that the officials could inv
Four people died late Thursday when a helicopter crashed on a western Maryland highway, emergency officials said. The crash occurred about 10:30 p.m. on Interstate 70 in Washington County, said Kevin Lewis, director of county emergency services. “When emergency personnel arrived, they found a small commercial aircraft, a Robinson 44 helicopter, with four passengers,” he said. “I can confirm four fatalities on site as a result of the crash.” The helicopter did not strike any cars, Lewis said. The highway had to be shut down as officials investigated the crash. It reopened about 5 a.m. ET Friday, according to the Maryland State Police.