A helicopter came down on its side in north Fort Worth this morning, injuring two people and triggering a multi-agency emergency response near Texas Motor Speedway, officials said.
What officials reported
According to WFAA, Denton County Emergency Services District No. 1 crews were dispatched to the 16000 block of Victory Circle, where they found a helicopter on its side. Both occupants were taken to a hospital, and the station reported that the initial call came in this morning, with local emergency officials handling the first wave of response.
On the scene
The Cross Timbers Gazette reported that the crash occurred shortly before 9 a.m. near Texas Motor Speedway and a nearby Bell Helicopter test facility. Photos from the scene show the aircraft resting on its side while firefighters treat two people at the wreckage. Officials have not released information about the nature or severity of the injuries.
Investigation and context
Authorities say the cause of the crash remains under investigation. Federal agencies can become involved in civil-aircraft accident probes depending on the circumstances. As outlined by the National Transportation Safety Board, the agency coordinates on-scene fact gathering and may lead investigations into civil aviation incidents. Local outlets, including a Hood County report on Hoodline in March, have noted other recent helicopter issues in the region.
Officials have not released the names of those injured or additional details about their conditions, according to the Cross Timbers Gazette. This story will be updated as more information is made public.
