Number of casualties following Westmeath helicopter crash

Emergency services are at the scene of a helicopter crash in County Westmeath this evening.

Gardai say they are investigating an incident involving a helicopter in Killucan which occurred at approximately 3:30pm today. It's believed the aircraft may have crashed into a building and there are reports of a multiple injuries at the site.

The Air Accident Investigation Unit say it is aware of the accident involving the single engine helicopter and it is deploying a team of inspectors at this time.