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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. | 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. |
| The Robinson R44 came down at Burnwynd Farm, by Hamilton Road, near Glassford, Strathaven. | The Robinson R44 came down at Burnwynd Farm, by Hamilton Road, near Glassford, Strathaven. |
| A spokesman for Strathclyde Fire and Rescue said the four-seater aircraft was travelling from Glassford to Macrahanish on the Kintyre peninsula when it crashed shortly after take-off. | |
| He added: "Strathclyde Fire and Rescue immediately mobilised three rescue appliances from Strathaven and East Kilbride and they were quickly on the scene to find the pilot and the male passenger already free from the wreckage. | |
| "Fire personnel dealt with the casualties until the arrival of the paramedics whilst other crews assessed the crash scene to ensure no other persons were involved and also prevent any possible escalation of the incident." | |
| There is no indication as to the cause of the crash at this stage, although conditions were said to have been very misty in the area. |