Leicester City owner's helicopter crashes outside stadium

A helicopter belonging to the owner of Leicester City has crashed outside the club's stadium.

Photos showed a huge fireball, while witnesses told Sky Sports News the helicopter took off from the pitch but lost control within a few seconds and crashed into car park E - the club's staff car park which is about 200 yards from the stadium.
Sky Sports News reporter Rob Dorsett said: "Apparently some problem with the tail fin meant it span and crashed into the car park."

The helicopter of Leicester City chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha. 

It is not clear who was on board or their conditions.

Police said: "We are dealing with an incident in the vicinity of the King Power Stadium. Emergency services are aware and dealing."

The Leicester City chairman's helicopter crashed

Leicester chairman and owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha was at the helm when the club shocked the football world by winning the 2015-16 Premier League title.

Sky News