News Helicopter Crashes By Seattle's Space Needle, Killing Two

 A News Chopper Crashenews helicopter crashed in downtown Seattle Tuesday morning, killing two aboard and injuring one on the ground, officials said.

The chopper, operated by local television network KOMO, an ABC affiliate, and also used by KING5, an NBC affiliate, went down near Seattle's Space Needle at about 7:40 a.m. PT. Three vehicles were set ablaze after the crash, sending large plumes of smoke into the air.

Officials didn't know what caused the crash.s in Downtown Seattle

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