A news helicopter has crashed near Seattle's famous Space Needle, killing at least two people.
The chopper belonging to KOMO-TV was apparently attempting to lift-off from the station's rooftop when it went down.
Three vehicles were struck when the helicopter crashed onto Broad Street, between the station and Seattle's Space Needle.
Emergency crews found two people dead at the scene The Seattle Fire Department said two people were found dead in the wreckage.
The news chopper was apparently attempting to land A third person who managed to free himself from his car was taken to hospital in critical condition.
Only the tail of the helicopter could be identified among the burned metal.
An hour after the crash, firefighters had put out the fire and were cleaning up spilled fuel, which left a strong smell in the area.
In addition to being near the city's iconic Space Needle in Seattle Center, the crash site is by the EMP Museum, the music and culture museum founded by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen.
Seattle Center is popular with tourists and locals, and is the site of many music and cultural festivals and sporting activities.
Other cities have experienced helicopter crashes as TV stations rush to cover the news from above major cities.
Two news helicopters collided in midair in Phoenix in 2007 as the aircraft covered a police chase. Four people were killed in the crash, which sent fiery wreckage plummeting onto a park. Four people in the helicopters were killed.
The helicopter involved in Tuesday's crash was used in a joint partnership between KOMO-TV and KING-TV.
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