2 Men Hospitalized after Helicopter Crash near Iowa Park in Wichita County

Two Men Injured in Wichita County Helicopter Crash at Rifle Range Road and Business 287 near Wichita Valley Airport
Wichita County, Texas (November 2, 2018) – Two men were hospitalized Friday morning after a helicopter crashed near Iowa Park, according to a local news source.
The crash was reported just before noon near the intersection of Rifle Range Road and Business 287 near the Wichita Valley Airport.
Authorities said the helicopter struck a power line for reasons still under investigation.
According to witnesses, a helicopter was seen in the area flying low and it goes below a tree line and it was not seen coming back up around at the time of the crash.
One man was airlifted while the other was taken by a ground ambulance to a hospital.
Fuel spilled and Hazmat crews responded to the scene for cleanup.
DPS and FAA officials were investigating the accident.