Helicopter crashes near rail station in London; 2 dead

A helicopter has crashed near the River Thames in London during the early morning rush hour, killing two people and leaving nine others injured, one critically. London police said the helicopter had collided with a construction crane on top of a tall building. Early reports indicated the crane was at St. George's Wharf, a high-rise apartment complex with apartments that offer sweeping river and city views. Sky News said one pilot was on board the helicopter when it crashed into a crane on a building site near Vauxhall bus and train station, a major commuter center on the south side of central London. Parts of the crane are now reportedly hanging off the side of the building. [Source]

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