Man, 57, injured after crashing helicopter in Nottinghamshire

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Salterford Lane in Calverton (Picture: Google)

A 57-year-old man has been injured after crashing his helicopter in Calverton, Nottinghamshire.

Fire crews and police were called to Salterford Lane at around 5pm on Thursday (October 26) evening.

A spokesperson from Notts Fire and Rescue said: “Crews from Arnold, Blidworth and Newark were called at 5.11pm where a helicopter had crashed in a field.

“Two casualties had been released before the arrival of firefighters, who assisted East Midlands Ambulance Service at the scene.

“Crews had left the scene by 5.34pm.”

A spokesperson for Notts Police said: “Officers were called at around 5pm to reports of a crash involving a helicopter.

“The helicopter had come down in a field in Salterford Lane, Calverton.

“A 57-year-old man was taken to hospital with injuries which are not believed to be serious.

“The incident has been referred to the Air Accident Investigation Branch.”

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