Two people were injured in a helicopter crash in the ocean in crowded Miami Beach

The helicopter crashed into the ocean in Miami Beach on Saturday afternoon. Two of the helicopter’s three passengers were taken to Jackson Memorial Hospital and are in stable condition, local police said. tweeted.

Video footage released by police shows the helicopter flying straight into the water next to a group of swimmers. Only two passengers were injured in the accident.

This afternoon at 1:10 p.m., the MBPD received a call about a helicopter crash in the ocean near 10th Street. Police and @MiamiBeachFire responded to the scene along with several partner agencies. Two passengers were taken to Jackson Memorial Hospital in stable condition.

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— Miami Beach Police (@MiamiBeachPD) February 19, 2022

The Robinson R44 helicopter crashed around 1:20 pm EST between 10th and 14th streets, CBS Miami, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. informed.

It is unclear what caused the accident. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating.

Authorities closed the beach near the scene of the incident.

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