3 dead in helicopter crash in eastern Spain

Three people died on Sunday when the helicopter they were travelling in collided with power lines near a town located in eastern Spain, reported Xinhua.

The accident happened at around 10 a.m. local time (0800 GMT) close to the town of Pucol in a hilly area, as the three were inspecting electric cables there.

According to reports, for reasons not yet known, the helicopter hit a high-voltage line and crashed into a nearby field killing all aboard.

Emergency services in the region said they had "received news of an accident involving a helicopter which was carrying out inspections on electric lines in Pucol," adding they had sent to the scene a helicopter containing members of a special mountain rescue group and three fire engines, along with ambulances.

Medical services confirmed the death of the three people inside the helicopter at the scene of the crash.

Local media said the site is still dangerous as the accident has left live cables hanging over the helicopter, while fuel has been spilled over the area following the crash.