Maryland 4 killed in helicopter crash

Helicopter crashes on interstate; 4 killed

Four people died late Thursday when a helicopter crashed in a western Maryland Highway, emergency procedures, officials said.

The collision happened around 10:30 on Force training 70 in Washington County, said Kevin Lewis, director of county emergency services.

"If emergency measures personnel arrived, they found a small commercial aircraft, a Robinson 44 helicopter, with four passengers," he said. "I can confirm that four fatal accidents on the ground as a result of the accident."

The helicopter does not see any cars, Lewis said.

Source: CNN.cm

Highway had to shut down as officials investigated the plane crash. It reopened about 5 am ET Friday, according to Maryland State Police.