Four, including a child, killed in as Helicopter crashes into cell tower in Houston: All you need to know

Four individuals, were killed including a child in a helicopter crash in Houston , Texas, on Sunday evening. The incident occurred around 7.54 pm local time when a private R44 helicopter collided with a radio tower in the city's Second Ward, near the intersection of Engelke Street and North Ennis Street, just five minutes from Minute Maid Park, ABC news reported.

The helicopter, which is believed to have taken off from Ellington Field, struck the communications tower, causing it to collapse and ignite a fire in the vicinity. Fortunately, no injuries were reported among bystanders, and surrounding buildings remained unscathed, though both the helicopter and the tower were completely destroyed.

🚨#BREAKING: A Helicopter has reportedly crashed into a cell tower causing it bust in flames

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What we know so far:

• The crash happened at approximately 7:54 p.m. local time.
• The private R44 helicopter was en route from Ellington Field.
• The collision occurred near the intersection of Engelke Street and North Ennis Street.
• Eyewitnesses reported seeing the tower collapse, with one local describing the scene as chaotic.
• Fire crews responded quickly, especially due to a nearby propane tank, and extinguished the fire by 9:30 p.m.
• The incident is under investigation by local authorities, the National Transportation Safety Board , and the Federal Aviation Administration.
• The identities of the victims have not yet been released.