Shocking eyewitness footage has captured the terrifying moment a firefighting helicopter suddenly spun out of control before crashing straight into a pond in France.
The incident unfolded during a routine firefighting mission when the aircraft lost stability mid-air. In the video, the helicopter can be seen spinning violently before plunging into the water with a massive splash, leaving onlookers in shock.
Emergency services rushed to the scene and, miraculously, no one was seriously injured. Local officials confirmed that the two crew members on board, along with an eyewitness who was affected by the crash, were quickly taken to hospital. All three have since been discharged.
Authorities are now investigating the cause of the crash, but say that thanks to the fast response of rescuers, what could have been a tragic disaster ended without any fatalities.
The dramatic footage has since been widely shared online, leaving viewers stunned at both the chaos of the crash and the sheer luck that everyone involved walked away safely.
