A medical helicopter crashed in Mississippi on Monday, killing a pilot and two hospital workers on board, officials said. The University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jacksonville uses the helicopter, which is based out of the southern city Columbus, for air transports, the hospital said in a statement. The helicopter "had an accident" in a rural area not far from its base, according to the hospital.
Main Idea: A University of Mississippi Medical Center medical helicopter crashed in Mississippi, killing the pilot and two hospital workers on board.
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The crash may reduce air ambulance capacity and raise concerns about safety for patients, workers, and rural communities that depend on fast medical transport.
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