One of the crew members is in hospital in essential situation. (Representational Pic)

Two crew members have been killed when their medical helicopter crashed in Chelsea in Shelby County in Alabama, within the United States, on Sunday, in keeping with a report in CBS News. The medical employees was responding to a name to airlift a hiker who complained of respiratory issues. The helicopter crashed a bit of earlier than 5:30 pm native time, the outlet stated quoting Shelby County Sheriff’s Office chief deputy Clay Hammac. Air Method, the corporate that operated the helicopter, stated the hiker was no onboard when the crash occurred.

“There were three crew members on board the aircraft at the time of the crash,” Mr Hammac stated. “Tragically, I can say now that we can confirm the fatality of two.”

While one crew member died on the scene, different one died after being taken to the hospital, the helicopter operator stated.

The third crew member is in a essential situation in hospital.

The National Transportation Safety Board will examine the crash, CBS News additional stated. However, not one of the hikers have been recognized.

USA Today stated the helicopter was a Eurocopter EC130. 

“Our deputies did the best they could to render aid,” stated Mr Hammac. “The helicopter was on fire.”

“Our hearts go out to the families of these two members of the flight crew that have passed away,” Chelsea Mayor Tony Picklesimer stated. “And my heartfelt thanks to, my heroes, that Chelsea Fire and Rescue that responded, and to the deputies that responded. And please remember these families that will be left behind and that have had to deal with this tragic event.”

The safety businesses have arrange a fringe across the crash web site and are investigating.