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Helicopter crashes in Germiston leaving two dead.

September 25, 2014

Leigh Hodgson and Melissa Hart Less than a minute

The helicopter which crashed just after 1pm this afternoon in a field near Dimitri Road in Driehoek.

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The helicopter which crashed just after 1pm this afternoon in a field near Dimitri Road in Driehoek.

Helicopter crash in Germiston.

Helicopter crash in Germiston.

Helicopter crash in Germiston.

Helicopter crash in Germiston.

Helicopter crash in Germiston.

Helicopter crash in Germiston.

Helicopter crash in Germiston.

Helicopter crash in Germiston.

Helicopter crash in Germiston.

Helicopter crash in Germiston.

Helicopter crash in Germiston.

Helicopter crash in Germiston.

Helicopter crash in Germiston.

Helicopter crash in Germiston.

Helicopter crash in Germiston.

Reports now Following the helicopter crash this afternoon (Thursday) MiX Telematics released the following statement. “MiX Telematics are aware of the incident that took place this afternoon and we confirm that the crashed helicopter was a Matrix Vehicle Tracking helicopter, operated by Henley Air,” said Brendan Horan, managing director of MiX Telematics Africa. “The incident occurred North of Rand Airport in Germiston, whilst returning from a recovery, resulting in the fatality of two individuals. “This is certainly a terrible tragedy and our sincere condolences go out to the family, friends and colleagues of the respective people who lost their lives,” Horan continued. “We take incidents of this nature very seriously. “The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is on the scene investigating the cause and details relating to the incident, for further clarification. “Until such a time that we have further information we will not be making any comments – as to respect the privacy of the families involved. “However, we will be sure to effectively communicate any updates as and when relevant,” Horan concluded.

Helicopter crash in Germiston.

Helicopter crash in Germiston.

Helicopter crash in Germiston.

Helicopter crash in Germiston.

Helicopter crash in Germiston.

Helicopter crash in Germiston.

Helicopter crash in Germiston.

MiX Telematics confirm crashed helicopter was a Matrix Vehicle Tracking helicopter.

Helicopter crash in Germiston.

Helicopter crash in Germiston.

Helicopter crash in Germiston.

Helicopter crash in Germiston.

September 25, 2014

Leigh Hodgson and Melissa Hart Less than a minute

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