On Saturday, a helicopter met a disastrous fate, crashing near Huntington Beach, California, which resulted in five individuals requiring hospitalization.
Eyewitnesses captured the moment as the helicopter hovered dangerously close to the beach before spiraling and plummeting to the ground.
The aircraft fell amid a cluster of palm trees adjacent to the roadway, causing visible damage to foliage upon impact, as reported by NBC Los Angeles.
Rescue operations led to the extraction of two individuals from the wreckage, who were swiftly transported to local hospitals.
Moreover, three pedestrians were either struck or sustained injuries due to the incident, also necessitating hospital care.
The status of all five victims remains uncertain as medical teams continue their evaluations.
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BREAKING: A man had a close brush with disaster as he reported nearly being crushed by the falling helicopter in Huntington Beach, California.
“I found myself directly beneath the helicopter when it plummeted. My life literally flashed before my eyes,” the man remarked.
Witness the moment near the Pacific Coast Highway close to the bridge… pic.twitter.com/6d58umdRJA
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) October 11, 2025
JUST IN: A helicopter has CRASHED in Huntington Beach, CA, narrowly avoiding beachgoers.
Details on casualties are still pending.
Let us all hope for the safety of those involved pic.twitter.com/pFnm5QKAOE
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) October 11, 2025
Multiple videos are making the rounds online showing the alarming helicopter crash in Huntington Beach on Saturday.
Casualty reports are still awaited.
(bartlett1956 on TT) https://t.co/ke55JNurkr pic.twitter.com/V7UUTppLBV
— Paul A. Szypula (@Bubblebathgirl) October 11, 2025
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