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Helicopter crashes near Rathdrum

| June 23, 2020 6:54 PM

RATHDRUM — Two people were hurt in a helicopter crash near Highway 41 and Wyoming Avenue.

The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office reported that deputies were on the scene about 6 p.m. Tuesday. The helicopter was in flames after crashing in a field.

“The occupants of the helicopter were transported to Kootenai Health to be treated for injuries as a result of the accident,” KCSO posted on its Facebook page.

Traffic was blocked but is now open.

More information will be released as the investigation continues.