Emergency services have rushed to the scene of a helicopter crash in Co Kildare.
The light helicopter crashed in a field in the Kilcullen area this evening. It is unclear how many people were on board the helicopter or if any injuries were reported.
A garda spokeswoman told Dublin Live that gardai are attending the scene. "Gardaí and emergency services are currently at the scene of a helicopter crash in Kilcullen, Co. Kildare this evening Sunday, 11th December 2022.
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"The light helicopter crashed in a field in the Kilcullen area. The scene is currently being held by Gardaí. The Air Accident Investigation Unit (AAIU) have been notified.
"No further information is available at this time."
In a statement, the Department of Transport said: "The AAIU has been notified of an occurrence involving a light helicopter approximately 6km south east of Kilcullen, County Kildare.
"Three inspectors of air accidents are deploying to the site to commence an investigation."
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