Netcare helicopter crashes, kills five in KZN

The Netcare 911 chopper came down earlier this afternoon, killing the pilot and four healthcare workers.

In a statement from Netcare 911, the emergency service's managing director, Craig Grindell, said they're shocked beyond words by the incident.

He's described his colleagues as heroes and says their loss is tragic.

Grindell says the details surrounding the crash are still unclear.

CEO of the Netcare Group, Dr Richard Friedland says no words can describe the sense of the profound loss and grief.

He's extended his thoughts and prayers to the affected families - saying those at Netcare are bowing their heads in tribute, respect, love and memory of frontline heroes who have died in the line of duty”.

Police are still busy at the scene of the crash.