New Mexico freeway closed for helicopter vs. semi truck collision

Officers in New Mexico report {that a} main crash involving a helicopter occurred on Freeway 60 on Friday.

The crash was reported by the Valencia County Fireplace Division (VCFD) shortly earlier than 11 a.m.

Native outlet KOAT experiences {that a} semi truck collided with the rotors of a medical helicopter as a part of a secondary accident on Freeway 60 east of Freeway 47.

The helicopter was broken and would require towing away from the scene, VCFD says.

Photographs shared by VCFD additionally present a silver pickup truck concerned within the incident.

There is no such thing as a phrase but from officers on accidents.

Each instructions of Freeway 60 are anticipated to be closed for an prolonged time period.

The incident is underneath investigation by New Mexico State Police.