One dead after helicopter mid-air collision in New Jersey, police say

At slightest 1 idiosyncratic has died and different idiosyncratic was injured aft 2 helicopters collided mid-air.

HAMMONTON, New Jersey -- One idiosyncratic is dormant pursuing 2 helicopters collided mid-air successful Hammonton, New Jersey connected Sunday.

It happened conscionable earlier 12 p.m. adjacent Basin Rd and North White Horse Pike.

ABC Philadelphia affiliate WPVI confirmed that astatine slightest 1 idiosyncratic has died and different idiosyncratic was injured aft 2 helicopters collided mid-air.

Hammonton constabulary said some helicopters clang landed and 1 engulfed successful flames.

The FAA released the pursuing statement:

"An Enstrom F-28A chopper and Enstrom 280C chopper collided successful mid-air adjacent Hammonton Municipal Airport successful New Jersey astir 12:25 p.m. section clip connected Sunday, Dec. 28. Only the pilots were connected committee each aircraft."

The FAA and NTSB person been notified and volition beryllium investigating the crash, constabulary said.

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