From SkyHELICOPTER CRASHES AT NEWCASTLE AIRPORT
A helicopter has crashed at Newcastle Airport today injuring two people.
Details of the people who were on board are not yet known.
A police spokesman said: "A helicopter has crash-landed. Two people on board were injured. It was within the airport environment itself."
The incident is currently being dealt with under emergency procedures and the two injured people were being taken to Newcastle General Hospital.
The statement said: "Newcastle International can confirm that a helicopter operated by Northumbria Helicopters has made a crash landing on the airfield."
A spokeswoman said the incident was thought to have taken place just off the main runway.
Last Updated: 13:35 UK, Wednesday February 11, 2004