A Vanderbilt LifeFlight helicopter crashed in Wilson County on Saturday afternoon, reports the Wilson County Sheriff’s Office . WKRN reports that the crash led to the death of one crew member and the hospitalization of two others.

Vanderbilt LifeFlight One, based at the Sumner County EMS Headquarters, crashed in the 7100 block of Cairo Bend Road.

In a statement provided to WKRN, Vanderbilt said no patients were on board the flight at the time of the crash.

At 7:05pm, the sheriff’s office reported that the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are now taking over the investigation.

“Our hearts go out to everyone affected by this tragic incident, and we ask the community to continue keeping all involved in your thoughts and prayers,” wrote WC

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