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Leicester City helicopter crash: What we know so far

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The helicopter shortly after taking off on Saturday
Image captionThe helicopter was photographed taking off from the pitch shortly before the crash

From BBC

A helicopter which was carrying the owner of Leicester City FC crashed in flames near the club's ground, killing five people.

What happened?

Helicopter about to take off on BT Sport
Image captionThe helicopter was captured by television cameras as it took off from the pitch

Who was on board the helicopter?

Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha
Image captionThai billionaire Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha purchased Leicester City in 2010

How did the crash happen?

Media captionFans were visibly shocked following the crash on Saturday evening

How have people reacted?

Fans at the stadium
Image captionFans gathered at the King Power Stadium to leave flowers and pay their respects

How do fans feel?

Fans at the stadium
Image captionLeicester City won the Premier League under Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha's ownership

Published October 28, 2018

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