Pair escape helicopter crash with no injuries

TWO flight lovers are counting their blessings today after miraculously surviving a crash-landing in a small two-seater helicopter without any injuries.

The incident, which occurred just after 5pm yesterday evening, took place in the Hazelwood Road area of Co Sligo approximately a mile outside Sligo town.

Eye-witnesses said the small helicopter — which was carrying a 31-year-old pilot and a 19-year-old girl — appeared to get into difficulty for reasons which are now being investigated.