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2 Killed in Helicopter Collision Near St. Louis

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Attorney Tor Hoerman, admitted to the Illinois State Bar Association since 1995 and The Missouri Bar since 2009, specializes nationally in mass tort litigations. Locally, Tor specializes in auto accidents and a wide variety of personal injury incidents occuring in Illinois and Missouri.

Mississippi River barge catches fire after helicopter crash 

NEAR ST. LOUIS, MO – Two people lost their lives to a helicopter collision reported on the Mississippi River north of St. Louis Thursday.

The collision took place around 11:00 a.m., according to Fox2 Now. Preliminary details show that one person was operating a Hughes 369D helicopter when it crashed into transmission lines and a barge.

The force of the crash caused the barge to catch on fire, and the two helicopter occupants died from their injuries a short time later.

These were the emergency personnel who responded to the scene of the crash: the Rivers Point Fire Protection District, St. Charles County Police Department, Spanish Lake Fire Protection District, St. Charles County Ambulance District, Alton Fire Department, Godfrey Fire Department, St. Charles City Fire Department, Orchard Farm Fire Protection District, blackjack fire protection district, Christian Northeast Ambulance, and Missouri State Highway Patrol.

By 1:15 p.m., authorities shut down the river so they could retrieve the transmission line that fell into the water.

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will be leading the investigation.

No other details, including the victim’s identity, have been released.

At TorHoerman Law, we empathize with the emotional and financial hardships families often face after the death of their loved ones. If your family member was killed in a collision caused by another party, consider enlisting legal representation from our wrongful death legal team. Since 2009, we have worked with countless individuals like yourself to recover the compensation they need to help with post-crash related services and healing. Submit a contact form or call our office at (314) 325-1369 for a free, no-obligation consultation.

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Attorney Eric Terry, Partner at TorHoerman Law, is an experienced advocate for St. Louis car accident victims. Leading the firm's personal injury division, Eric specializes in representing clients harmed by others' negligence on the road. With their expertise, the TorHoerman Law personal injury team has helped countless individuals navigate the legal system and recover millions in compensation. If you've been injured in a St. Louis car accident, Eric Terry and the attorneys on TorHoerman Law's personal injury team can help.

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