Two Killed in Fiery Helicopter Crash in Rowlett, Texas

Two people were killed in a fiery explosion after a helicopter crashed in Rowlett, Texas, on Friday, March 25, police said.

Footage filmed by local resident Crystal Gray shows large smoke plumes seen on a highway and flames at the crash site along Lakeview Parkway.

Nearby roadways were reopened at 3:35 pm after emergency personnel cleared the site, according to the Rowlett Police Department. Credit: Crystal Gray via Storyful

Video Transcript

- What the hell? What in the-- [NO AUDIO] Oh, my god. What the hell is happening? [NO AUDIO] There's a wreck. It was a plane that crashed. Oh, my god. [BACKGROUND CHATTER]