The helicopter crash occurred over the weekend.
One person has died following a helicopter crash in Kildare.
The incident occurred in Kilcullen on the evening of Sunday (11 December).
In a statement to JOE on Monday, Gardaí said they are continuing to assist emergency services and hold the scene of the crash.
They also confirmed they will provide assistance to the Air Accident Investigation Unit (AAIU) which is the lead agency in the investigation.
“A technical examination of the scene is currently underway, a Garda spokesperson said.
“It is Gardaí’s understanding that there has been one confirmed fatality in this crash.
“A file will be prepared for the Coroner upon completion of an examination.”
In a statement on social media on Sunday evening, the AAIU said:
“The AAIU has completed an initial survey of the accident site at Brannockstown, Co. Kildare, and will return in the morning to continue its activities, including an ongoing site survey, witness interviews, and recovery of the wreckage to the AAIU wreckage examination facility.”
The AAIU has completed an initial survey of the accident site at Brannockstown, Co. Kildare, and will return in the morning to continue its activities, including an ongoing site survey, witness interviews, and recovery of the wreckage to the AAIU wreckage examination facility.
— AAIU IRELAND (@aaiu_ireland) December 11, 2022
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