The helicopter crashed into a crane next to St George's Wharf Tower, next to the River Thames. The pilot had requested permission to land at Battersea heliport, further west along the river, because of bad weather.
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This Google Map shows the location of St George's Wharf Tower in Vauxhall, south London.
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Conditions were misty when the helicopter hit the crane.
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This image shows the damage to the crane. Part of its arm was snapped off in the impact and fell to the ground below.
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The helicopter fell onto a busy road below, hitting several vehicles and bursting into flame.
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A photo of the aftermath of the London helicopter crash, posted on Twitter by film photographer and local resident Nic Walker.
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At least one person had to rescued from a burning car. One person on the ground was killed and another nine injured. The pilot also died.
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Lifeboats were dispatched to search for any more casualties who might have fallen in the Thames. None were found.
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Around 90 firefighters were sent to the scene. They said all flames had been put out by early afternoon.
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