Emergency services in New Jersey are dealing with the aftermath of a tragic aviation incident that resulted in one fatality and a critical injury. The accident involved two helicopters and occurred in the town of Hammonton.
Emergency Response to the Crash Scene
According to Hammonton's deputy municipal clerk, Denise Mazzeo, local police were alerted to the crash at approximately 11:25am on Sunday, 28 December 2025. First responders rushed to the scene where one of the aircraft was fully engulfed in flames.
Fire crews worked swiftly to extinguish the fire. Mazzeo confirmed that one person was pronounced dead at the scene. Another individual was transported from the crash site to a nearby hospital, suffering from what were described as life-threatening injuries.
Details of the Mid-Air Collision
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has stated that the incident was a mid-air collision between the two helicopters. Disturbing video footage from the location captured one of the helicopters spinning rapidly as it fell to the ground.
The exact circumstances leading to the collision are now under formal investigation. Both the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have launched inquiries to determine the cause of the accident.
Ongoing Investigation and Next Steps
Authorities remain at the scene as the investigation enters its initial evidence-gathering phase. The focus will be on piecing together the events that led to this fatal crash in southern New Jersey.
Such incidents are rare but underscore the critical importance of aviation safety protocols. The findings of the federal investigations will be crucial for providing answers to the families affected and for informing future safety measures.
