TL;DR – Helicopter crash in Doncaster – Latest
- A helicopter crashed in a field off Ings Lane, Bentley, with South Yorkshire Police responding to the incident.
- Local reports indicate the helicopter was a private flight from Gamston Airport, but the number of occupants remains unknown.
- Ings Lane is currently closed as emergency services manage the situation; the public is advised to avoid the area.
Police at scene of helicopter crash near Doncaster | UK News
Police are at the scene of a helicopter crash near Doncaster.
South Yorkshire Police say officers were called to reports of a helicopter crash in a field off Ings Lane, Bentley.
In a statement, the force said: “At 10.14am today, we were called to Ings Lane, Bentley, where it is reported that a helicopter crashed in a field.
“Officers and emergency services colleagues are in attendance at the scene.
“Ings Lane is closed while we respond to this incident. Please avoid the area and plan an alternative route where possible.”
Local media said the helicopter was believed to be a private flight, which took off from Gamston Airport near Retford shortly before it crashed.
It is not known how many people were on the helicopter.
This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly.