Helicopter Crash Shocks North Yorkshire Near Burton in Lonsdale
Emergency services raced to a field near Bentham Road, Burton in Lonsdale, after a helicopter crash just before noon on Monday, 20 June 2022. The incident unfolded on the back road between Ingleton and Bentham, close to Rivers Edge Holiday Park.
Massive Emergency Response as Police Urge Public to Steer Clear
North Yorkshire Police confirmed up to two dozen emergency vehicles swarmed the scene. Authorities have warned the public to avoid the area as firefighters and police comb the fields. A police helicopter equipped with thermal imaging is reportedly searching for a missing person believed to have bailed out of the aircraft.
Residents Report Fire and Possible Bail-Out Before Crash
Witnesses say the privately-owned helicopter caught fire before crashing. A local fabrication firm owner told us the pilot was alive, but at least one passenger may be missing. “I heard that someone bailed out before it went down,” he said.
“The helicopter was on fire. The pilot was still alive, but one or two others might have jumped out. Police helicopters were searching for someone,” he explained.
Locals in Shock as Holiday Park Staff Aid Rescue Efforts
Nearby Rivers Edge Holiday Home & Lodge Park workers described the scene as “shocking.” One employee confirmed people from the site helped at the crash but declined to give further details. The Yorkshire Ambulance Service dispatched an air ambulance but has not revealed casualty numbers.
Speculation surrounds the helicopter’s passenger list, with unconfirmed reports suggesting a Ukrainian on board. Details remain scarce as police await further information.
The community remains on edge as emergency crews continue their search and recovery operation.
