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Three Critically Injured in Sacramento Helicopter Crash
7 Oct
Summary
- Medical helicopter crashed on Sacramento highway
- Three people on board - pilot, nurse, paramedic - critically injured
- No patient on board at the time of the accident
On Monday evening, a medical helicopter crashed on a highway in Sacramento, California, leaving three people on board in critical condition. The incident occurred on eastbound Highway 50 near 59th Street, according to the Sacramento Fire Department.
The helicopter, which was registered to REACH Air Medical Services, was carrying a pilot, nurse, and paramedic at the time of the accident. Remarkably, there was no patient on board the aircraft when it went down. The cause of the crash is currently under investigation by the relevant authorities, including the Federal Aviation Administration and California Highway Patrol.
Emergency responders rushed to the scene and transported the three injured individuals to a nearby hospital, where they remain in critical condition as of October 7th, 2025. The dramatic incident has raised concerns about the safety of medical air transport in the region, and officials are expected to conduct a thorough review of the accident in the coming days and weeks.
