Chopper crashes in Bulacan; 2 killed

MALOLOS, Bulacan -- Two men were killed when a helicopter crashed into a fishpond here Thursday.

The initial report of the local police said two passengers were killed “in an accidental helicopter crash” in Barangay Anilao that happened around 12:30 p.m.  

Another victim was rushed to the nearest hospital.

Police have yet to establish the identities of the victims.

The helicopter, which bears the body number RP C8098, was described in the report as severely damaged or “total wreck.”

A sourced photo showed the ill-fated chopper half-submerged in a fish pond.

Responding teams are still investigating if there were other victims at the crash site.  – Robie de Guzman