Hai trực thăng va chạm gần Portland, Oregon, gây đóng cửa xa lộ

Two helicopters collided Thursday southwest of Portland, Oregon, near McMinnville Airport. The incident forced the closure of Highway 233, according to authorities. Emergency crews responded around 2:15 p.m. The Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the crash but provided no details regarding the number of people on board or their conditions. The Oregon Department of Transportation stated that Highway 233 is shut down 1 mile west of Dayton with no estimated reopening time. Local roads were also affected. The National Transportation Safety Board is aware of the situation and gathering information. McMinnville is located approximately 35 miles southwest of Portland. This report was filed by The Associated Press.