Police have been scrambled to the scene of a helicopter crash in a field near Doncaster on Thursday.
Emergency services were called to Ings Lane, Bentley at 10.15am are in attendance with South Yorkshire Police officers.
The helicopter is believed to be a private flight, which took off from Gamston Airport near Retford shortly before it crashed. It is uncertain how many people were on the flight when it crashed into the ground.
A South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “Ings Lane is closed while we respond to this incident.
“Please avoid the area and plan an alternative route where possible. Further updates will be provided when they are available.”
The helicopter is reportedly a Robinson R44 Raven II, a four-seat light chopper.
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