A medical helicopter crashed onto a busy highway in Sacramento, California, on Monday evening, leaving at least three people critically injured, according to local authorities.

The incident occurred around 7:10 PM on eastbound Highway 50, near Howe Avenue, as confirmed by the Sacramento Fire Department. The helicopter, identified as a REACH air medical service chopper, went down under unclear circumstances.

Emergency Response and Road Closure

Emergency services, including the Sacramento Fire Department and other first responders, rushed to the scene. Multiple people were reported to be trapped in the aftermath of the crash.

All lanes of eastbound Highway 50 were closed near 59th Street as authorities secured the crash site and assisted the injured. Traffic was halted in both directions

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