Three members of a medical helicopter crew have died in a crash in Kentucky, ABC News reported today.
According to the aviation company “Air Evac Lifeteam,” the three deceased were on their way to pick up a patient.
“This was a terrible accident and we extend our condolences to the families and friends of the employees,” the company said in a statement.
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The National Transportation Safety Board has announced it is investigating the crash.
In a statement, Air Evac Lifeteam said one of its helicopters – Air Evac 133 – crashed while responding to an emergency call around 6 p.m.
According to Kentucky State Police, the victims – Gayle Aleman, Bethany Aiken, and James Welsh – were pronounced dead at the scene.
The three were outside of Grant County and were on their way to pick up a patient when the accident occurred.
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