San Pedro, Laguna rocked by chopper crash involving PNP officials

The town of San Pedro, Laguna was rocked by a helicopter crash on Thursday morning that involved several Philippine National Police (PNP) officials, including chief Police General Archie Gamboa.

Some residents managed to capture the terrifying moments when the chopper was crashing down, according to a report on GMA News TV’s Quick Response Team.

In one video, a thick cloud of dust could be seen surrounding the helicopter.

“Ninerbiyos kami kanina e,” witness Reynan Alcantara said.

“Takbuhan kami, akala namin tatamaan kami. Nagliparan ang mga elesi kanina… Ang lakas ng apoy kanina.”

Police earlier explained that the chopper crashed after it got entangled in wires.

A total of eight PNP officials figured in the crash.

Two generals are in critical condition following the accident, while Gamboa and the rest of the officials are now stable. —Julia Mari Ornedo/LDF, GMA News