Helicopter crashes in County Westmeath

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Helicopter crashes in County Westmeath

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A helicopter has crashed near Killucan, County Westmeath in the Republic of Ireland.

The incident happened at around 15:30 BST.

Gardaí (Irish police) and emergency services are at the scene.

Ireland’s Air Accident Investigation Unit (AAIU) has said it has been notified of the accident.

It is deploying a team of inspectors.

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Speaking to Irish broadcaster RTÉ News, Mayor of Mullingar-Kinnegad Municipal District Ken Glynn described the incident as “shocking and tragic”.

“I’m surprised and shocked, it’s not something you would expect to hear in your own locality,” Mr Glynn said.

He said his thoughts and prayers are with the families of those involved in the incident and the first responders.

“It is a difficult scene for emergency services to be attending,” he said.

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