A helicopter crashed into the waters off Miami on Wednesday, injuring at least two people, according to local media reports.
The small aircraft went down near Nixon Beach, off Key Biscayne, shortly after 11 a.m., WSVN reported.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue crews rushed to the scene and pulled two people from the water, according to the station.
Rescue boats and divers were spotted near the wreckage as crews searched the water. (WSVN)
A third person was believed to have died, the station reported, after aerial footage showed a yellow tarp covering what appeared to be a victim.
The two survivors were expected to be taken to a nearby hospital. Officials had not yet released details about the severity of their injuries.
Aerial video showed officials gathered near a yellow tarp covering an apparent victim. (WSVN)
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“A total of three patients were reported,” authorities said, according to NBC Miami. “Two adult trauma alert patients were transported by ground rescue units from the City of Miami Fire Rescue and Key Biscayne Fire Rescue to a designated landing zone, where MDFR Air Rescue transported them to the main trauma center.”
Aerial video showed the helicopter’s yellow emergency floats bobbing in the water near a Miami-Dade Fire Rescue boat off the 1200 block of Crandon Boulevard.
The helicopter’s yellow emergency floats remained visible as rescue divers moved through the water nearby. (WSVN)
Divers continued searching around the wreckage, while authorities had not said whether anyone else might be missing.
Investigators are working to determine what caused the crash.
This is a developing story. Check back for additional updates.
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