Helicopter Crash Sparks Chemical Fire on Railway Line

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Metropolitan PoliceFire BrigadeNational Health ServiceAuxiliary Ops

Divisions deployed

Emergency Response TeamRoads Transport Policing CommandLFB Fire Rescue UnitHazardous Area Response TeamLondon Ambulance ServiceHelicopter Emergency Medical ServiceNational Highways

At approximately 22:30 on May 18, 2024, a helicopter crash occurred, resulting in a significant chemical fire. The incident involved a commercial helicopter transporting three contractors between meetings, a veteran pilot was reported to have suffered a seizure mid flight, which resulted in an emergency landing and collision with a freight train carrying hazardous chemicals. The crash led to a major fire, necessitating an extensive response from the fire services and London Ambulance Service, Including the Hazardous Area Response Team & Helicopter Emergency Service who sent two Helimed to the Scene.