Three people died when their helicopter collided with power lines near Pucol town, eastern Spain.

Emergency services in the region said they had “received news of an accident involving a helicopter which was carrying out inspections on electric lines in Pucol,” adding they had sent to the scene a helicopter containing members of a special mountain rescue group and three fire engines, along with ambulances.

A large number of firefighters are still in the area assessing electrical hazards, with concerns of a fire.

Source: Qatar News Agency