3 dead after helicopter crash at Kalalau Beach in Hawaii

Three people are dead after a helicopter crashed at Kalalau Beach on Kaua'i in Hawaii, the island's police department said in a statement.

Three people are dead after a helicopter crashed at Kalalau Beach on Kaua'i in Hawaii, the island's police department said in a statement.

Police said they received a "text-to-911" message around 3:45 p.m. that a helicopter had crashed into the ocean near Kalalau Beach. According to Kaua’i police, multiple agencies responded to reports of the downed chopper.

The helicopter was carrying one pilot and four passengers, and was operated by Airborne Aviation — a company that operates helicopter tours, police said.

It was not immediately clear which of the three passengers was killed, and their identities were not released.

The other two passengers were taken to Wilcox Medical Center for treatment, police said.