A US Navy helicopter with six people inside has crashed into San Diego Bay following a routine training exercise.
The MH-60R Seahawk entered the water just before 7pm PST near the San Diego–Coronado Bridge, a spokeswoman confirmed.
There were no fatalities in the crash and all six people on board the aircraft are undergoing medical evaluation.
The Coast Guard dispatched rescuers and another helicopter to help at the scene of the incident.
‘Due to the nature of the training, a safety boat was on location and, with the assistance of Federal Fire, all six crew members survived and were promptly moved ashore,’ a spokesman said.
File photo of a MH-60R SeaHawk helicopter
The MH-60R Seahawk was from Helicopter Maritime Strike squadron 41 and was taking part in routine training before it crashed.
Coronado Fire responded to a call on Strand Way and Guadalcanal in Coronado on the Silver Strand about the wrecked aircraft.
All six crew members survived the crash and ‘were promptly moved ashore’ with the help of the Federal Fire Department San Diego as there was a safety boat on location.
They are currently undergoing medical evaluation. The cause of the crash is being investigated by Navy officials.
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