US News: Helicopter Crash Claims Two Lives in Southern New Jersey

A local news helicopter operated by WPVI, an ABC Owned Television Station in Philadelphia, crashed on Tuesday night in a wooded area in Washington Township, southern New Jersey, resulting in the tragic deaths of both individuals onboard. The incident occurred after 8 p.m., with the helicopter identified as Chopper 6, reported ABC News.

The victims, a pilot and a photographer, were returning from an assignment at the Jersey Shore when the crash occurred. At this time, the names of the individuals onboard have not been released.

The news helicopter, belonging to WPVI, experienced the fatal crash during the evening, marking a somber event for the station and the local community. Authorities are likely to investigate to determine the cause of the crash.