Man, 70, dies after helicopter crash in Doncaster - three more injured including child

Police were called to the scene shortly before 10.15am after reports of a helicopter crashing.

Emergency services arrived at the scene and treated a 70-year-old man who suffered injuries in the crash.

"Despite the best efforts of medical staff, he was sadly pronounced dead at the scene," South Yorkshire Police said in a statement.

"His family is aware and being supported by our officers."

The 41-year-old male pilot and two other passengers, a 58-year-old woman and a 10-year-old boy, sustained minor injuries.

An investigation has been launched by the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) and South Yorkshire Police.

Ings Road remains closed while emergency services carry out their work.

Detective Chief Inspector Gary Magnay said: "Our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of the man who sadly died in this tragic incident".

"We and our emergency services colleagues remain at the scene and we have launched a full joint investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident in parallel with the AAIB," he said.

"As part of our investigation, we'd ask for anyone with information to get in touch.

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If you were in the area at the time and saw the events unfold, please contact us. We are particularly keen to hear from those with footage of the helicopter leading up to the crash."

The aircraft was believed to be a Robinson R44 Raven II on a "private flight" which took off from Gamston Airport near Retford, according to the Doncaster Free Press.

Tracking website Flightradar24 shows a Robinson R44 Raven II scheduled for departure from the airport at 10am.

The helicopter was seen travelling in the direction of Doncaster.

Gamston Airport said in a statement: "We can confirm an aircraft based here operated by an onsite tenant has been involved in an incident.

"We have no further information at this time."

A spokesman at the AAIB said branch has "been made aware of an accident near Doncaster and has deployed a team to commence an investigation".

GB News has contacted Yorkshire Ambulance Service and South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service for comment.

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