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UPDATED: Helicopter Accident at Willard Airport

Photo: Illini Radio Group


Emergency crews are on the scene of an apparent helicopter crash at Willard Airport this afternoon.

According to Fox Illinois a helicopter training flight crashed shortly after 1:30 this afternoon

Occupants of the aircraft were said to have received medical attention, but seem to be ok.

(Update – 2:44)

The University of Illinois Police Department reports that there were no injuries in the crash.

More on this story as it develops…

 

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