LONDON -- A helicopter has crashed into a building in central Ireland, causing a number of casualties, authorities said Tuesday.

The accident took place near Killucan in County Westmeath at about 3:30 p.m. local time. Pat Hunt, the acting chief fire officer with Westmeath Fire and Rescue Service, said emergency services have been mobilized.

“What we can understand is that there are a number of casualties involved," Hunt told the Midlands 103 radio station, but that “we cannot at this stage confirm the number."

The Irish Air Accident Investigation Unit said it had deployed a team of inspectors.

Authorities in Ireland say a helicopter has crashed into a building in the central part of the country, causing a number of casualties{ai:summary}A helicopter met its fate against a building in central Ireland, leaving chaos and casualties in its wake. The grim scene unfolded near Killucan around mid-afternoon, prompting the swift arrival of emergency services. Details remain murky as investigators dig for answers. #crime

Helicopter crashes into building in central Ireland

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