Novant Health AirLink helicopter crashes near Pender-New Hanover county line

PENDER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — There was a crash Monday night involving a Novant Health AirLink helicopter near the Pender-New Hanover county line.

It happened in the vicinity of Holly Shelter Road. Numerous first responders were on the scene.

A spokesman for Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center says three employees were on board the helicopter and were taken to a hospital for evaluation. There were no patients on board.

“We are focused on the well-being of the flight crew, their families and our team members,” said Novant Health spokesman Julian March. “We are still in the initial response and information gathering phase at this time and have limited information to share. We appreciate the prompt assistance from all area first responders who are assisting us tonight.“

Novant Health expects to release more details about the incident on Tuesday.