Two dead in Seattle news helicopter crash

A news helicopter crashed into at least two cars in the northwest US city of Seattle today, killing two people, officials said.

The Seattle Fire Department announced the two deaths on Twitter following the accident, which occurred near the West Coast city's Space Needle, a popular tourist attraction.

Reports said at least one other person was injured.

There was no immediate word on what caused the crash.

News reports said the chopper belonged to KOMO, a local television station.