Three people were killed when a helicopter crashed on the US-Mexico border in Texas. Another person was injured in this incident. The accident happened on Friday (March 8) local time near the small town of La Grulla in Starr County. The US news agency AP reported this news.
Starr County Judge Eloy Vera, the county’s top local official, said the helicopter was carrying three National Guard members and a Border Patrol agent. Three people were killed. Another one is in serious condition. Among the four people on board were one woman and three men.
A Border Patrol spokesman did not immediately respond to a request for comment, the AP said.
Lt. Christopher Olivarez of the Texas Department of Public Safety confirmed the crash near La Grula. However, he did not give any details about this. Ask US Customs and Border Protection for details.
In January, a Texas Department of Public Safety helicopter lost control and crashed while patrolling the border with Mexico. However, there was no loss of life. However, the co-pilot is said to have suffered a minor hand injury and the helicopter was significantly damaged.
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