Helicopter Crash Near Herne Bay Sparks Emergency Response

Firefighters raced to the scene after reports of a helicopter crash near A299 Thanet Way and Heart In Hand Road, close to Herne Bay.

No Fire or Trapped Victims as Rescue Teams Arrive

Thankfully, there was no fire and no one trapped. Fire crews quickly secured the area while paramedics treated the pilot and passengers.

Kent Police Take Over, Air Accident Investigators on the Way

With the scene now safe, Kent Police have stepped in to coordinate with air accident investigators to get to the bottom of what caused the crash.

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