Police are at the scene of a helicopter crash near Doncaster.
South Yorkshire Police say officers were called to reports of a helicopter crash in a field off Ings Lane, Bentley.
Pictures from the scene showed the helicopter lying on its side in a field with emergency services vehicles nearby.
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The helicopter could be seen lying on its side in a field. Pics: Yappapp
In a statement, the force said: “At 10.14am today, we were called to Ings Lane, Bentley, where it is reported that a helicopter crashed in a field.
“Officers and emergency services colleagues are in attendance at the scene.
“Ings Lane is closed while we respond to this incident. Please avoid the area and plan an alternative route where possible.”
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A map showing the helicopter’s flight path. Pic: Flightradar24
The helicopter was a private flight which took off from Gamston Airport near Retford shortly before it crashed.
In a statement the airport said: “We can confirm an aircraft based here operated by an onsite tenant has been involved in an incident.
“We have no further information at this time.”
It is not known how many people were on the helicopter when it crashed.
A spokesperson for the Air Accidents Investigation Branch said: “The AAIB has been made aware of an accident near Doncaster and has deployed a team to commence an investigation”.