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Two hurt after helicopter crashes | Two hurt after helicopter crashes |
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A helicopter has crashed into a field near Glassford in South Lanarkshire. | |
Two men who were on board have been hurt. It is understood one suffered head injuries and the other is described as "walking wounded". | Two men who were on board have been hurt. It is understood one suffered head injuries and the other is described as "walking wounded". |
They have been taken to Hairmyres Hospital in East Kilbride for treatment. | They have been taken to Hairmyres Hospital in East Kilbride for treatment. |
Emergency services are at the scene of the crash. They began receiving reports that the privately-owned aircraft had come down at about 1015 BST. | Emergency services are at the scene of the crash. They began receiving reports that the privately-owned aircraft had come down at about 1015 BST. |
There is no indication on the cause of the crash at this stage, although conditions were said to have been very misty in the area. | There is no indication on the cause of the crash at this stage, although conditions were said to have been very misty in the area. |
The Robinson R44 came down at Burnwynd Farm, by Hamilton Road, near Glassford, Strathaven. |