Two people have died after a helicopter crashed in a field near Burton in Lonsdale, North Yorkshire Police said.
The force said: “A full investigation is under way into the cause of a helicopter crash near Ingleton.
“The incident happened shortly before midday in a field off Bentham Road near Burton in Lonsdale.
The scene of the crash
“Two people were sadly killed as a result of the crash. Their families are being supported by specially trained officers.
“There is a full road closure at the A65 and at the junction of Bentham Moor Road.
“People are urged to continue to avoid the area.
“We thank local residents for their patience and cooperation.”
No one else is believed to have been on board.
The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) has sent a team of investigators to the scene in North Yorkshire.
A statement said: “The AAIB has been notified of an accident in Burton in Lonsdale, North Yorkshire involving a light helicopter. An investigation has been launched and a team of inspectors are travelling to the accident site to begin making inquiries.”
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The Yorkshire Air Ambulance Service attended the incident, a spokeswoman confirmed, but she could not provide further details.
Yorkshire Ambulance Service also said it “dispatched a number of resources to the scene” but gave no further details.
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