ANACONDA, Mont. – A helicopter has crashed in Anaconda.
According to Chief Cody Tocher from the Anaconda Fire Department, one person involved in the crash is dead.
Anaconda-Deer Lodge Chief Executive Bill Everett tells NonStop Local that the crash scene is in an area with steep slopes and hills.
The helicopter crashed around 7:00 am Friday as it was doing restoration work in some areas only accessible by the air.
First responders are on scene, and the FAA is investigating.
We will provide updates as more information is released.
Article updated at 12:03 pm with more information from Chief Executive Bill Everett and Chief Cody Tocher from the Anaconda Fire Department.
