Chatsworth bus and news helicopter crashes

Deadly bus crash in Chatsworth kills multiple people and injures others, followed by a news helicopter crash while covering the incident.

3 stories559 sourcesUpdated Sep 19, 2026

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Sep 17, 2026
A SUV collided with a Los Angeles Metro bus in Chatsworth, leaving at least two people dead and numerous others injured.
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Sep 17, 2026
A NBC Los Angeles news helicopter crashed while covering the deadly bus crash in Chatsworth, sparking a large fire.
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Sep 19, 2026
SUV driver faces murder allegations in Chatsworth bus crash that killed two and injured six.
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SUV Driver Faces Murder Allegations in Bus Crash

A Chatsworth crash left two people dead and six injured after an SUV struck a Metro bus, with the driver under arrest on suspicion of murder as investigators probe reckless driving, a red-light violation and possible DUI. The incident occurred ahead of an NBC helicopter crash at the scene that killed three others, and authorities later identified two bus victims while continuing the investigation.

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Five Killed in Chatsworth Crashes; Victims Named

A SUV collided with a Los Angeles Metro bus in Chatsworth, leaving at least two people dead and numerous others injured as firefighters work to extricate passengers. The crash occurred around 5 p.m. at Nordhoff Street and De Soto Avenue, and investigators are evaluating the circumstances.

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News Helicopter Crashes Near Deadly Bus Crash

A NBC Los Angeles news helicopter crashed while covering a deadly bus crash in Chatsworth, sparking a large fire between two commercial buildings as responders rushed to the scene. Authorities have not immediately confirmed how many people were aboard or the extent of any injuries, with the incident occurring near Mason Avenue around 6:57–7 p.m. and linked to the earlier collision activity.

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