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New Jersey: Two choppers airlifting patients collide & crash, harrowing videos show chaos

FP News Desk December 29, 2025, 00:48:10 IST

Harrowing videos from Hammonton show thick smoke and flames after two choppers reportedly collided mid-air and crashed, with emergency crews scrambling and authorities racing to piece together what went wrong

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Two choppers went down in Hammonton, New Jersey, on Sunday. (X)
Two choppers went down in Hammonton, New Jersey, on Sunday. (X)

Shocking videos have emerged from Hammonton, New Jersey, after two choppers collided mid-air and crashed.

The crash occurred on Sunday near the small Atlantic County town, located between Philadelphia and Atlantic City. Footage circulating on social media shows thick black smoke billowing into the sky, with flames visible at the crash site as police, fire crews and paramedics rushed in.

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According to local alert page Alertpage, Inc, two choppers went down at 100 Basin Road in Hammonton, leading to a big emergency response. One chopper was completely engulfed in flames, while the other crashed into a nearby forested area.

First responders are working to get at least one confirmed patient out, while search crews continue combing the area for others who might have been on board. So far, officials haven’t shared details about what caused the crash or the condition of those involved.

Reports say there are at least two patients: one classified black (dead) and one red-tagged (in cardiac arrest) being airlifted. Authorities have yet to confirm further information.

Residents described hearing loud noises before noticing smoke rising from the site. The videos, widely shared online, capture the chaotic aftermath, with flashing lights, debris scattered across the ground.

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“Law enforcement and emergency crews are responding to a serious incident in Hammonton, New Jersey, where two helicopters reportedly collided midair and crashed. Witnesses report flames at the crash site with thick smoke billowing from the ground. At this time, the cause of the collision remains unknown. Officials have not yet confirmed how many people were involved or the extent of any injuries. This is an active, developing situation, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available,” an alert page wrote on X.

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