Authorities say two small helicopters collided while herding deer on a ranch in South Texas, killing two men and injuring a third person.
Three helicopters were rounding up deer on a ranch near Hebbronville when two of them collided in midair, according to the local Sheriff Romeo Ramirez.
One crashed to the ground, while the other managed to land safely. In addition to the two fatalities, one person suffered serious injuries.
The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating.
Hebbronville, a town with a population of around 4,500, is located about 170 miles (270km) from the city of San Antonio.
