A French National Gendarmerie helicopter has crashed in central France, sparking an emergency response. The aircraft came down on Sunday afternoon near the town of Sully-sur-Loire in the Loiret region, according to reports citing a source close to the investigation.
The cause of the crash remains unclear and authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. It is not yet known whether anyone was injured or killed. Emergency services rushed to the scene after the helicopter crashed in Sully-sur-Loire, a town located roughly halfway between Orléans and Nevers. Officials have not yet released details about how many people were on board or what may have led to the aircraft coming down.
Further information is expected as investigators work to establish the circumstances surrounding the crash.
