Helicopter crashes into Houston radio tower

HOUSTON - Emergency crews are on the scene of a helicopter crash just east of downtown Houston.

The Houston Fire Department says the helicopter hit a radio tower shortly before 8 p.m. and then crashed in EADO.

(Courtesy: OnScene TV)

Video from the scene of the crash shows the fiery wreckage in the area of Engelke Street and N Ennis Street.

Police and fire crews were seen trying to keep bystanders away from the wreckage.

Houston Fire crews were using drones to observe the damage.

"I just saw the cell tower crumbling down," Manuel Arciniega who was in the area at the time of the crash.

There are no details on injuries or fatalities at this time.

Emergency crews in Houston are at the scene of a fiery helicopter crash. HFD believes the helicopter hit a radio tower and then crashed in EADO.

The FAA will investigate the crash.

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