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Helicopter crashes on marshland Two killed as helicopter crashes
(20 minutes later)
A helicopter has crashed near an estuary in Lancashire. A helicopter has crashed on the banks of an estuary in Lancashire, killing two people on board.
Police said a may day signal was sent from the aircraft as it flew over Poulton-le-Fylde, near Blackpool, at about 1210 BST.Police said a may day signal was sent from the aircraft as it flew over Poulton-le-Fylde, near Blackpool, at about 1210 BST.
About 45 minutes later, an aircraft was located at Barnaby's Sands, an area of salt marsh on the edge of the Wyre estuary. The aircraft was located at Barnaby's Sands, an area of salt marsh on the edge of the Wyre estuary, about 45 minutes later.
Two people were believed to be on board but the extent of their injuries is not yet known.
Emergency services are at the scene and are carrying out a recovery operation.Emergency services are at the scene and are carrying out a recovery operation.
Lancashire Police have confirmed both people onboard suffered fatal injuries.
It is not yet known what caused the helicopter to crash.
Barnaby's Sands, which is a nature reserve, is managed by the Lancashire Wildlife Trust.Barnaby's Sands, which is a nature reserve, is managed by the Lancashire Wildlife Trust.