Video: Helicopter crashes into Longford pub

A helicopter has crashed near a pub in Longford this evening, according to garda reports, no one was injured.

Two people reportedly escaped unhurt after the helicopter they were flying crashed between the Royal Canal and the Rustic Inn, in Abbeyshrule.

Gardaí have said that the helicopter had slowed down to land, before it crashed, limiting any damage. It was also indicated by gardaí that the helicopter's propellers may have hit a building on its descent.

PHOTO Scene at Abbeyshrule tonight where a helicopter crash landed on the banks of the Royal Canal (@denisecanavan) pic.twitter.com/3ogRdbBULE

— AIRLIVE (@airlivenet) July 15, 2015

No serious injuries reported after helicopter landing incident at Abbeyshrule. 2 men on board - chopper came down on narrow canal bank

— Ciaran Mullooly MEP (@ciaranmullooly) July 15, 2015

Latest reports from social media indicate that the crash may have caused some structural damage to the Rustic Inn pub, which appears to be the building which the helicopter made impact with.

Air Accident team on the way to Abbeyshrule after chopper struck Rustic Inn function room - causing structural damage

— Ciaran Mullooly MEP (@ciaranmullooly) July 15, 2015