Latest reaction from the scene of helicopter crash at the King Power Stadium in Leicester

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Saturday 27 October 2018 at 11:29pm

The moments after the helicopter burst into flames Credit: BPM Media

The helicopter belonging to Leicester City's owner, Vichai Srivaddhnaprabha crashed in the club car park shortly after take off.
There were several people on board but their identity and condition are not known.
An ambulance without flashing lights has been seen leaving the scene.
The Air Accident Investigation Branch will now be leading an investigation into the circumstances of a helicopter crash at the King Power Stadium.

Here's what we know at 23:30 on Saturday night.

This was the scene at 23:20 on Saturday night.

An ambulance and ambulance vehicle had earlier been seen slowly leaving the scene, without flashing lights.

This video has emerged which shows the moments immediately after the crash, with smoke and flames billowing from the crashed helicopter.

The emergency services say they were called shortly after 8:30.

East Midlands Ambulance Service sent a doctor, two paramedics in ambulance cars, a crewed ambulance and their Hazardous Area Response Team, with the first team arriving within two minutes.

Leicester Fire and Rescue Service, the Air Accident Investigation Branch and Leicester City Football Club are working together to establish the exact circumstances of the collision.

Leicestershire police have released their latest statement:

We understand there is a considerable amount of public and media interest into the helicopter crash outside the King Power Stadium last night (Saturday 27 October). News of the crash, which happened in a car park near the stadium just after 8.30pm, has had an impact on many people and we appreciate there is a clear desire for updates and clarity around the circumstances. Leicestershire Police, East Midlands Ambulance Service and Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service all responded to the incident last night and enquiries continue at the scene today (Sunday 28 October), led by the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB). These enquiries are expected to continue over the coming days. As soon as we are able to confirm any further details around the incident, we will do so.In the interim we ask that you are patient, understanding and resist speculating on the detail and the circumstances.

Leicester City Football Club has released this statement:

Players have taken to Twitter to share their shock and horror, with many just using emojis to make their feelings clear. They had just finished playing West Ham.

West Ham players and staff have tweeted their reaction, putting football aside.

And senior figures from Leicester are also sharing their thoughts and fears.

He later said it was the "most difficult" Match of the Day he had every hosted.

It is not known who was on board, or their condition.