Helicopter 'crashes into crane' in Vauxhall, London

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Happened about 30 minutes ago (just down the road from where I used to live!).

BBC News - Helicopter 'crashes into crane' in London

The emergency services are responding to reports of a helicopter crash in south London.
The London Fire Brigade said it had received multiple calls of a helicopter hitting a crane in Vauxhall.
Ex-BBC producer Paul Ferguson said the helicopter "plummeted straight into the ground". People have reported seeing a pall of smoke in the area.
Police said they first received calls at 08:00 GMT and the London Ambulance Service said it was also at the scene.
Transport for London has confirmed there has been an incident.
Mr Ferguson added: "The building the helicopter hit is shrouded in mist."
He said the crane at the top of the building was now hanging down the side of the building.

 

[tuapekastar]

Very sad for those killed or injured. The comment in the story about the recent proliferation of tall buildings in London is interesting. Perhaps the aviation regs and guidelines have not kept pace? (that is just speculation on my part).

 

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There was a lot of fog this morning so I dare say that largely contributed.

 

[samh004]

There was a lot of fog this morning so I dare say that largely contributed.

From the photos I saw it looked like a huge contributing factor.