Helicopter Crash on Mississippi River: Two Fatalities Reported

A helicopter crashed onto a barge on the Mississippi River near Alton, Missouri, on Thursday. Initial reports indicate that the helicopter struck power lines before crashing onto the barge, which subsequently caught fire.

Local media report that two people aboard the helicopter died in the crash. There are no reports of injuries or fatalities among the barge crew.

Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash.