A significant emergency response is currently taking place in Sacramento following a helicopter crash on Highway 50. The incident occurred Monday night, leading to the closure of eastbound traffic. Multiple crew members from REACH Air Medical Services were transported to local hospitals, as confirmed by the company. Fortunately, there were no patients on board the helicopter at the time of the crash.

Flight-tracking data indicates that the helicopter had just taken off from UC Davis Medical Center when it went down. The California Highway Patrol is collaborating with the National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration to investigate the incident. They will also determine when the wreckage can be safely removed from the freeway.

REACH Air Medical Services stated, "We are in the process of determining the details of this situation, as well as the condition of the REACH crew involved." The situation is still developing, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.