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A tragic accident occurred in Kentucky on Monday( October 7), resulting in the death of three members of a medical helicopter team. The team was en route to pick up a patient when the incident occurred, according to a statement from Air Evac Lifeteam, the company that operates the service.
The helicopter team was based in Grant County, Kentucky.
"Air Evac Lifeteam is heartbroken to share that three crew members from AEL base 133 perished in a helicopter accident in Owenton, Kentucky today," the company said in its statement.
The company was made aware of the incident by law enforcement.
"This was a terribly tragic accident, and our deepest sympathies go out to the employees' families and friends," Air Evac Lifeteam added.
The company is now focusing on supporting the affected families and their team members. Critical incident stress management teams have been dispatched to assist their team members during this difficult time.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has announced that it is investigating the crash.