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Daily Mail
07-08-2025
- Daily Mail
Two killed after helicopter crashes into barge on Mississippi River
Two people were killed when a helicopter crash landed on a barge along the Mississippi River after striking power lines. The horror crash unfolded midday in West Alton, Missouri as images from the scene showed a large fire on the barge and smoke filling the skies. The two victims who lost their lives in the crash were both on board the helicopter, officials said. Local news outlet Alton Telegraph reported that the helicopter struck power lines before the crash landing. First responders led by the Alton Fire Department are responding to the scene, and authorities closed the nearby Clark Bridge. Traffic on the Mississippi River has been temporarily halted around the 200-mile marker in St Charles County as authorities respond to the crash. A river worker who witnessed the impact described the shocking incident as 'like something out of a movie.' The worker, who did not give their name, told Cedar News that they saw the helicopter 'just dropping and hitting the barge' before it exploded into a fireball. This is a developing situation and will be updated as information is confirmed.
New York Times
07-08-2025
- New York Times
2 Dead After Helicopter Crashes Onto Barge in Mississippi River
A helicopter that struck power lines crashed into a barge along the Mississippi River in West Alton, Mo., on Thursday morning, killing two people and catching on fire, the authorities said. The fiery crash happened at about 11 a.m. near the border of Missouri and Illinois, according to the National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration. The St. Charles County Police Department confirmed the two fatalities and said there were no other injuries. It was unclear if those killed had been in the helicopter or on the barge. The crashed temporarily closed the Lewis and Clark Bridge going into Illinois, the Illinois State Police said. It was unclear when it would open again, said Trooper Shannon Barrea, a spokesperson for the state police. Video footage of the crash's aftermath shared on social media shows a thick plume of smoke rising from the barge. This is a developing story.
Daily Mail
07-08-2025
- Daily Mail
Chaos as helicopter crashes into barge on Mississippi River
A helicopter crash landed on a barge along the Mississippi River as first responders raced to the scene. The horror crash unfolded midday in West Alton, Missouri as images from the scene showed a large fire on the barge and smoke filling the skies. It is unclear if there are any fatalities or injuries at this time. First responders led by the Alton Fire Department are responding to the scene, and authorities closed the nearby Clark Bridge. This is a developing situation and will be updated as information is confirmed.
