Scary videos from Hammonton show thick smoke and flames after helicopters reportedly collided mid-air and crashed, with emergency crews scrambling and authorities racing to piece together what went wrong
Shocking videos have emerged from Hammonton, New Jersey, after two helicopters were reported to have collided mid-air and crashed.
The crash occurred on Sunday near the small Atlantic County town, located between Philadelphia and Atlantic City. Footage circulating on social media shows thick black smoke billowing into the sky, with flames visible at the crash site as police, fire crews and paramedics rushed in.
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BREAKING: Two helicopters have crashed at the same location in Hammonton, New Jersey.
• One helicopter is fully engulfed in flames
• A second helicopter is down in a wooded area nearby
• At least 2 trauma codes confirmed
• Crews are actively extricating at least one patient… pic.twitter.com/ev76BrBFwM— Steven Latham (@wienerdogwifi) December 28, 2025
Early emergency alerts indicated that at least two people were listed as patients, with one person being transported with a black tag and another reported to be in cardiac arrest.
Officials have yet to confirm the total number of people involved or the full extent of injuries.
Authorities said they are still working to determine what exactly caused the crash. Details about the helicopters, including how many were on board and what type of flight they were conducting, remain unclear as investigators continue assessing the scene.
First responders were seen working to extricate at least one confirmed patient from the wreckage, while search efforts continued to ensure no one else was trapped or injured. Emergency vehicles lined nearby roads as crews secured the area.
Residents described hearing loud noises before noticing smoke rising from the site. The videos, widely shared online, capture the chaotic aftermath, with flashing lights, debris scattered across the ground.
“Law enforcement and emergency crews are responding to a serious incident in Hammonton, New Jersey, where two helicopters reportedly collided midair and crashed. Witnesses report flames at the crash site with thick smoke billowing from the ground. At this time, the cause of the collision remains unknown. Officials have not yet confirmed how many people were involved or the extent of any injuries. This is an active, developing situation, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available,” an alert page wrote on X.
(This is a developing story)
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