The emergency services are in attendance at a helicopter crash in the Republic of Ireland.
A light helicopter has crashed in a field in Kilcullen, Co Kildare this evening with Gardai and other emergency service personel currently at the scene.
It is not yet known how many people were in the helicopter or if there have been any injuries.
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A garda spokesperson said: "Gardaí and emergency services are currently at the scene of a helicopter crash in Kilcullen, Co. Kildare this evening Sunday, 11th December 2022.
"The light helicopter crashed in a field in the Kilcullen area. The scene is currently being held by Gardaí. The Air Accident Investigation Unit (AAIU) have been notified.
"No further information is available at this time."
In a statement, the Department of Transport said: "The AAIU has been notified of an occurrence involving a light helicopter approximately 6km south east of Kilcullen, County Kildare.
"Three inspectors of air accidents are deploying to the site to commence an investigation."
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