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Report: Leicester City Owner's Helicopter Crashes Outside Club's Stadium

A helicopter belonging to the owner of Leicester City crashed outside King Power Stadium following Saturday's match against West Ham, according to Sky Sports.

The helicopter landed in a staff parking lot an estimated 200 yards from the stadium. Fans in attendance were evacuated from the venue after the crash and the surrounding area was closed off.

Some Leicester City players were reportedly still in the stadium at the time of the accident. West Ham's team bus had already departed.

Per Sky Sports, it is unclear if Leicester City's owner, Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, was on board the helicopter.