2 dead after helicopter crashes into Mississippi River barge

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Two people were killed when a Hughes 369D helicopter crashed into a barge on the Mississippi River near St. Louis after striking transmission lines Thursday morning. The crash occurred around 11:05 a.m. near Maple Island, causing the barge to catch fire and prompting a multi-agency emergency response from both Missouri and Illinois. The helicopter was assisting in repairs on tower lighting and safety markers for transmission lines when the accident happened. Witnesses said the aircraft was shuttling equipment to a nearby tower at the time of the crash. No injuries were reported on the barge, and the river was shut down after a transmission line fell into the water, Fox2Now has reported. The NTSB will lead the investigation, which could take up to two years to complete. read more: 👍 Like this video to raise awareness about the dangers faced by aerial workers and emergency responders. 💬 Comment below — What are your thoughts on the safety protocols in place for this type of high-risk work? 🔗 Share this video to inform others about the incident and the ongoing investigation. 💰 Want to support the channel? You can donate directly by hitting the YouTube Thanks button. Your support helps us keep providing updates. 👉 Don’t forget to subscribe for more updates. Thanks for watching and supporting the channel. Links for B.C. Visit My Website Follow Me On Facebook / b.c.begley Subscribe To My Patreon / bcbegley Watch Me On YouTube / @b.c.begley6007 Follow Me On Twitter / bc_news1 Watch Me On Rumble Follow Me On Gab Follow Me On Truth Social Follow Me On BlueSky Watch Me On TikTok / bcbegley #HelicopterCrash #MississippiRiver #StLouisNews #shorts