Two people killed after helicopter hits power line and crashes into barge on Mississippi River
Up next
Author
Tags
Share this @internewscast.com
FacebookXRedditPinterest

Two people are dead after a helicopter crashed into a power line on Thursday and plummeted into a barge on the Mississippi River.

The St. Charles County Police Department in Missouri informed Fox News Digital that an aircraft collided with a barge on the river and ignited, occurring along the Illinois and Missouri border close to Alton, Illinois.

Two people are confirmed dead, according to CCPD spokesperson Cpl. Barry Bales.
A helicopter crashed into a barge on the Mississippi River on Thursday, killing two people.

A helicopter crashed into a barge on the Mississippi River on Thursday, killing two people. (KTVI)

The project included installing, replacing, and maintaining the large orange marker balls placed on power lines to make aircraft aware of their location, he noted.

No other injuries or fatalities were immediately confirmed.
The burnt helicopter was seen laying on the Missouri barge.

A helicopter crashed into a barge on the Mississippi River on Thursday. (KTVI)

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. 
Share this @internewscast.com
FacebookXRedditPinterest
You May Also Like
As hurricane season collides with immigration agenda, fears increase for those without legal status

Hurricane Season and Immigration Policies Fuel Rising Concerns for Undocumented Individuals

If a major hurricane approaches Central Florida this season, Maria knows it’s…
ICE arrests 65 illegal aliens in sanctuary state operation targeting gangs, transnational organized crime

ICE Detains 65 Undocumented Immigrants in Sanctuary State Operation Targeting Gangs and International Crime Networks

Jaime Timoteo Gonzalez-Moran, a 37-year-old undocumented immigrant from Guatemala residing in Norwalk,…
Victim in viral Cincinnati street brawl now charged in case, police say

Cincinnati Street Brawl Victim Faces Charges, Police Report

A man involved in the recent violent altercation on the streets of…
Israeli soldiers observing destroyed buildings in the Gaza Strip.

Israeli Strategy to Capture Gaza City: Launch of ‘Operation Gideon’s Chariots II’ to Eliminate Hamas

ISRAEL has revealed its plans to conquer Gaza City in a final push…
Wilmington, North Carolina building explosion NC leaves 4 firefighters injured

Explosion in Wilmington, North Carolina Injures Four Firefighters

WILMINGTON, N.C. — Four firefighters were injured after a building exploded Tuesday…
Truck driver arrested after 'illegal' U-turn on Florida Turnpike kills 3

Truck Driver Arrested Following Fatal U-turn on Florida Turnpike, Resulting in 3 Deaths

Troopers say Harjinder Singh is believed to be in the country illegally.…
World Boxing to require sex testing for women's division

World Boxing to Implement Gender Verification for Women’s Competitions

The tests identify the presence or absence of Y chromosome genetic material…
Pope Leo opts to share papal residence with four associates, breaking with tradition

Pope Leo Breaks Tradition by Sharing Papal Residence with Four Associates

Pope Leo XIV is introducing changes at the Vatican by choosing to…
Zelensky and Putin at a meeting in Paris.

Why Does Putin Fear Zelensky? How Meeting the ‘Nazi Comic’ Turned Hero Could Highlight the Dictator’s Shortcomings

VLADIMIR Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky have only met in person once before.…
'Pack the Bags, We're Going on a Guilt Trip'—the Secret to the Democrats' Success

“Unpacking Emotional Appeals: How Guilt Drives the Democrats’ Success”

If you grew up in a predominantly conservative area with parents who…
Woman kicks Southwest employee, punches computer monitors in violent airport meltdown

Woman Assaults Southwest Staff, Damages Computers During Chaotic Airport Incident

<!–> Woman’s wild airport tirade caught on camera An incident at Orlando…
US military raid in Syria eliminates ISIS leader-in-waiting, key financier: officials

U.S. Military Raid in Syria Takes Out Potential ISIS Leader and Major Financier, Say Officials

The U.S. military carried out a raid in northern Syria on Tuesday,…