SAN DIEGO (FOX5/KUSI) — At least three people were killed when a news helicopter crashed and burst into flames Tuesday night in Chatsworth, just a short distance from the scene of a deadly Metro bus crash that also claimed three lives.
The helicopter crashed less than a quarter mile from the Metro bus crash scene, where emergency crews were already responding. Multiple news helicopters were covering the bus crash and it was confirmed shortly after 9 p.m. by NBCLA that it was their NewsChopper4 that was involved in the crash.
Fire officials said at least one person on the ground was among the fatalities. Two others were killed in the helicopter crash. One additional person was transported to a hospital with injuries, though their condition has not been released…