Helicopter crashes into field near UK city as emergency services swarm to the scene and urge public to 'avoid area'

Police were called to the scene shortly before 10.15am.

The lane remains closed while emergency service crews are in attendance.

A South Yorkshire Police spokesman said: "At 10.14am today we were called to Ings Lane, Bentley, where it is reported that a helicopter crashed in a field.

"Officers and emergency services colleagues are in attendance at the scene.

"Ings Lane is closed while we respond to this incident.

"Please avoid the area and plan an alternative route where possible. Further updates will be provided when they are available."

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It is currently unclear how many people were on board the helicopter at the time of the crash.

The status of the pilot is also unknown.

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 can be 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."

The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) confirmed it is set to launch an investigation into the crash.

A spokesman said: "The AAIB 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.