Fatal helicopter crash into barge near St. Louis leads to 2 deaths
A helicopter crash on the Mississippi River near St. Louis resulted in the deaths of two individuals after the helicopter struck transmission lines over the river and crashed into a barge. Emergency responders from neighboring areas quickly arrived at the scene, and the river was closed off due to the resulting safety risks. An Ameren spokesperson expressed condolences to the victims' families and emphasized cooperation with the investigation. The incident, which involved a contractor and subcontractor carrying out maintenance work on the transmission lines, was witnessed by a local resident who described the events leading up to the crash. Various local emergency response groups were involved in addressing the situation, and the National Transportation Safety Board will be leading the investigation with support from the FAA. J.F. Electric, the employer of one of the individuals involved in the accident, has issued a statement expressing sorrow over the tragic loss and is providing support to their employees during this difficult time.
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