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A medical helicopter crashed on Highway 50 in Sacramento on Monday evening, leaving three people critically injured. Authorities are investigating the cause, and local hospitals are treating survivors, according to officials.
A medical helicopter crashed on Highway 50 in Sacramento on Monday evening (Photo: X)
California,UPDATED: Oct 7, 2025 23:07 IST
Three people sustained critical injuries after a helicopter crashed on the eastbound lanes of Highway 50 near Howe Avenue in Sacramento, California, on Monday evening. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the crash involving a helicopter that was providing air medical services, Reuters reported.
Local officials and emergency responders were on the scene shortly after the crash, and survivors were transported to nearby hospitals for treatment. The crash occurred during busy evening hours, impacting traffic on Highway 50 and drawing a swift response from emergency services.
According to CBS news, which cited the Sacramento Fire Department, three people were critically injured at the scene. "There has been a harrowing helicopter crash on 50 eastbound west of 59th St.," Sacramento Mayor Kevin McCarty said in a post on X, adding that survivors are being treated at local hospitals.
The identities of those onboard have not been released, and further details on their medical conditions have yet to be provided.
The Sacramento Fire Department and the Federal Aviation Administration have not yet commented publicly on the crash. The cause of the crash remains under investigation, CBS reported.
The helicopter was confirmed to be an air medical services aircraft, though it is unclear whether it was heading to or from a hospital at the time of the incident.
Authorities have not released details about the helicopter’s mission, and it remains unclear whether it was carrying a patient when the crash occurred.
The helicopter was confirmed to be providing air medical services, but it has not been determined if it was travelling to or from a hospital at the time of the incident, the report added. The investigation is underway to determine what caused the helicopter to go down on the freeway.
Emergency responders are continuing to monitor the situation as the investigation progresses. Authorities have urged the public to stay away from the area while recovery operations are underway. Local agencies will release updates as more information becomes available.
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Published By:
Radhika Hitkari
Published On:
Oct 7, 2025
