A HELICOPTER has crashed to the ground sparking chaos as emergency services rush to respond and people are urged to avoid the area.
Police, fire crews and paramedics raced to the scene of the horror crash earlier today.
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The chopper came down in Bentley, Doncaster, with emergency crews setting up a cordon around the crash site.
It’s not known how many passengers were on board the helicopter when it smashed to the ground.
The condition of the pilot still remains unclear.
It is believed the helicopter was a private flight which is understood to have taken off from Gamston Airport near Retford at around 10am.
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The chopper was reportedly a Robinson R44 Raven II, a four-seat light helicopter.
It’s understood to have crashed mere minutes after taking off, coming down in a field near a food waste recycling firm.
Debris was reportedly left strewn across the field as dozens of emergency vehicles responded to the horror.
The nearby road has been closed off as emergency crews deal with the chaotic scene with the public asked to use other routes where possible.
People have been urged to stay away as emergency crews deal with the chaotic scene.
A large police cordon remains in place at the scene of the crash.
South Yorkshire Police said: “At 10.14am today (Thursday 30 October), we were called to Ings Lane, Bentley, where it is reported that a helicopter crashed in a field.
“Officers and emergency services colleagues are in attendance at the scene.
“Ings Lane is closed while we respond to this incident.
“Please avoid the area and plan an alternative route where possible. Further updates will be provided when they are available.”
The chopper came down in Bentley, Doncaster
