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Two people were killed and 12 injured after a helicopter crashed into a crane on the top of The Tower, One St George Wharf, beside the Thames.
Passers by at first thought the incident was a terrorist attack. After hearing the loud crash and seeing fire.
The pilot Capt Peter Barns, was amongst the fatalities. Mr Barns was a highly experienced pilot who had piloted helicopters for Hollywood blockbusters like “Die Another Day” and “Saving Private Ryan”.
Police say it is a miracle not more people were killed in the incident. The crane operator escaped death, after sleeping in that morning, otherwise he would have been in his cab when the crash occurred.
Police say lack of visibility could have played a role in the crash.