Leicester owner’s helicopter crashes outside King Power Stadium
The helicopter of Leicester City owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha has crashed outside the King Power Stadium following the club’s Premier League match against West Ham.
Pictures immediately after the crash showed a huge fire outside the ground.
Leicester police said in a statement: “We are dealing with an incident in the vicinity of the King Power Stadium. Emergency services are aware and dealing.”
A Leicester City spokesperson said: “We are assisting Leicestershire Police and the Emergency Services in dealing with a major incident at King Power Stadium.
“The Club will issue a more detailed statement once further information has been established.”
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Gary Lineker✔@GaryLineker
Hearing that the Leicester City owners’ helicopter has crashed in the club’s car park.
Srivaddhanaprabha, who owns the King Power company, purchased Leicester in August 2010 and was named chairman in February 2011.
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Mr Geoff Peters✔@mrgeoffpeters
Theres a major incident by the King Power Stadium. Emergency services attending.
Source: eurosport.co.uk
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