One Dead, One Critically Injured After Two Helicopters Collide in Hammonton

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One Dead, One Critically Injured After Two Helicopters Collide in Hammonton
HAMMONTON, N.J. — One person was killed and another was critically injured late Sunday morning after two helicopters crashed in Hammonton, according to local authorities.
Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene shortly before noon following reports of an aerial collision. Officials confirmed that one individual was pronounced dead at the scene, while a second victim was transported to a nearby hospital with life-threatening injuries. No additional injuries were immediately reported.
The circumstances leading up to the crash remain under investigation. Authorities have not released information regarding the identities of the victims, the type of helicopters involved, or whether the aircraft were engaged in a private flight, training exercise, or commercial operation at the time of the incident.
Local, state, and federal agencies are assisting with the response. The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board have been notified and are expected to conduct a formal investigation to determine the cause of the crash.
The area surrounding the crash site was secured for several hours as investigators examined debris and gathered evidence. Officials said additional details will be released as the investigation progresses.