Miami helicopter crash leaves one person dead and two injured

The helicopter was carrying three people and crashed in the waters of Biscayne Bay, east of Miami executive airport

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A helicopter crash in Miami on Wednesday morning has left one person dead and two others injured.

Authorities including the US Coast Guard responded to the crash at approximately 11.30am on Wednesday. According to the USCG, the helicopter – a Robinson R44 II – was carrying three people on board and crashed in the waters of Biscayne Bay, east of Miami executive airport.