Police investigate Saps helicopter crash at Virginia Airport
National police say the two officers involved in a Saps helicopter crash at the Virginia Airport in Durban North had been performing routine training exercises when the incident occurred.
The two occupants of the chopper escaped serious injury when it crashed and landed on its side, not far from the runway earlier this afternoon.
Spokesperson, Vish Naidoo says officers were on scene to investigate the cause of the crash.
"There were two members in the helicopter, both of them escaped with very minor injuries. There is currently an investigation being conducted," said Naidoo.
Spokesperson, Vish Naidoo says officers were on scene to investigate the cause of the crash.
"There were two members in the helicopter, both of them escaped with very minor injuries. There is currently an investigation being conducted," said Naidoo.
"We will await the outcome of the investigation and a detailed report, from which we will be able to make an assessment on what exactly caused the crash."
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Photos from the scene show the helicopter's mangled blades jutting into the air.The extent of the damage to the aircraft is unknown.
Some Facebook users who commented on the original story shared on the Newswatch page said how happy they were to hear that no one was seriously hurt.
Others explained how the crash occurred close to their homes.
One user said the occupants were lucky the helicopter did not crash onto the nearby M4 Ruth First Highway.
The busy highway, linking areas like Ballito, Umdloti and Umhlanga to the Durban city centre, runs parallel to the Virginia Airport.
