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California Helicopter Crash Leaves Three Seriously Injured, Probe Underway
Sacramento, California | October 7, 2025 — A medical helicopter operated by Reach Air Medical Services crashed Monday evening in Sacramento, leaving at least three people seriously injured.
According to officials from the Sacramento City Fire Department, the helicopter went down around 7 p.m. on October 6 near the eastbound lanes of Highway 50 at 59th Street. Authorities confirmed that the aircraft was engaged in medical services, though it remains unclear whether it was transporting a patient or returning from a hospital mission at the time of the accident.
Emergency responders, including the California Highway Patrol (CHP) and Caltrans crews, quickly arrived at the scene to assist with rescue operations. The eastbound section of Highway 50 near the crash site was immediately shut down to ensure safety and facilitate the investigation.
Fire officials stated that the exact cause of the crash has not yet been determined, and a formal probe is now underway.
Eyewitness videos circulating on social media show the helicopter lying upside down with debris scattered across nearby streets, underscoring the severity of the impact.
Of the injured, three individuals are reported to be in critical condition and receiving urgent medical care. Authorities have not yet disclosed their identities.
This latest aviation incident has raised fresh concerns about air ambulance safety, particularly in densely populated areas like Sacramento.
