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Ambulance Helicopter Crashes on California Highway

Three medical personnel were critically injured when their ambulance helicopter crashed on a California highway. The crash near Sacramento has caused major traffic disruptions as investigators work to determine the cause. All three crew members were hospitalized following the emergency.

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Three people suffered critical injuries when an ambulance helicopter crashed on a highway in northern California. The crash involved a pilot, a nurse, and a paramedic according to rescue personnel. One victim became trapped beneath the wreckage before emergency crews could free them. All three injured individuals, two women and one man, were transported to nearby hospitals. The accident occurred on Highway 50 near Sacramento, the state capital. Traffic has been rerouted around the crash site, creating extensive delays. Authorities are investigating what caused the helicopter to go down. Emergency medical flights face inherent risks despite their life-saving missions. This incident highlights the dangers first responders encounter during transport operations.

Published: October 9, 2025

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