Newlyweds’ Helicopter Crash Kills Groom Minutes After Wedding Ceremony

A groom died in a helicopter crash in the United States shortly after his wedding ceremony, according to reports from RTL Info and CNews. The aircraft crashed four minutes into the flight, leaving the bride trapped in the wreckage for five hours before she was rescued.

What happened during the flight?

The couple had just completed their wedding ceremony and boarded a helicopter to begin their honeymoon. According to 7sur7.be, the aircraft crashed after only four minutes of flight.

The crash occurred shortly after the ceremony ended. Reports from 20 Minutes confirm the helicopter went down just minutes after the couple departed.

How did the rescue unfold?

The accident resulted in the death of the husband. CNews reported that the man died in the arms of his wife following the impact.

While the groom perished, the bride survived the crash. However, she was not immediately recovered from the site. Ladepeche.fr reported that the woman remained trapped in the wreckage for five hours before rescue teams were able to reach her.