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3 dead in helicopter crash in Louisiana
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3 dead in helicopter crash in Louisiana

Three people died in a helicopter crash in the southwest Louisiana Friday night, according to officials.

The Robinson R44 crashed on a rural road in Iowa, Louisiana around 9:00 p.m. local time, the FAA said.

In this screenshot taken from Google Maps Street View, the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Department is shown in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Google Maps Street View

The FAA has been called to investigate and the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office will remain on scene until they arrive, according to police.

Firefighters and Louisiana State Police are assisting at the scene.