Three people were killed in a helicopter crash in southwest <a class="zZygg UbGlr iFzkS qdXbA WCDhQ DbOXS tqUtK GpWVU iJYzE " data-testid="prism-linkbase" href="https://abcnews.go.com/alerts/hurricane-ida" target="_blank">Louisiana</a> Friday night, according to officials.

The Robinson R44 crashed on a rural street in Iowa, Louisiana around 9 p.m. local time, the FAA said.

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The FAA has been called to investigate and the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office will remain on scene until they arrive, according to police.

The Fire Department and Louisiana State Police are assisting on the scene.

Three people were killed in a helicopter crash in southwest Louisiana Friday night, according to officials.{ai:summary}<p>A helicopter crash in Iowa, Louisiana, resulted in three fatalities on Friday night. The Robinson R44 went down around 9 p.m., prompting an investigation by the FAA.</p><p>Local authorities, including the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office, Fire Department, and Louisiana State Police, are on the scene. #society</p>

3 dead in helicopter crash in Louisiana

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