Helicopter crash critically injures 3, shuts down Highway 50 in Sacramento
A medical helicopter crashed onto the eastbound lanes of Highway 50 in Sacramento on Monday evening, critically injuring the three people on board.
Here are the key details reported:
* Victims: The three people critically injured were the helicopter's crew: a pilot, a nurse, and a paramedic. They were transported to local hospitals.
* The Aircraft: It was an Airbus H-130 medical helicopter operated by Reach Air Medical Services. Reports indicate the helicopter had taken off from the roof of UC Davis Medical Center shortly before the crash.
* The Crash: The incident occurred shortly after 7 p.m. local time. The crash shut down the eastbound lanes of Highway 50 near the 59th Street/Howe Avenue area.
* Rescue Effort: One crew member was initially trapped underneath the wreckage and was rescued with the help of first responders and civilians who were on the highway.
* Investigation: The cause of the crash is under investigation by authorities, including the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA).

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