Hawaii tour helicopter crashes

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A tourist helicopter crashed into a lava field near the Big Island of Hawaii on Wednesday evening, with six people on board, officials said.

All six accident victims have been safely evacuated from the site, but two are in serious condition, said Cyrus Jonassen, a Hawaii County information officer.

Jonassen said it was reported around 5 p.m. that the helicopter had crashed near South Point, the southernmost tip of the Big Island.

First responders were unable to reach the site by car, so the Hawaii Fire Department dispatched two helicopters to reach the victims, who were airlifted to nearby ambulances.

Jonassen said it was reported around 5 p.m. that the helicopter had crashed near South Point, the southernmost tip of the Big Island.

First responders were unable to reach the site by car, so the Hawaii Fire Department dispatched two helicopters to reach the victims, who were airlifted to nearby ambulances.

Jonassen said it was not clear if the six had been taken to hospitals or whether emergency responders were continuing treatment themselves in ambulances.