Three people are killed in a helicopter crash in south Louisiana

A helicopter near Iowa, Louisiana, crashed Friday evening, claiming the lives of the three people aboard the plane.

KPLC showed video from the scene and a large inferno could be seen at the crash site as firefighters tried to put out the fire.

The accident occurred on Hecker Road north of Iowa, and the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office confirmed there were three fatalities in the accident, a man, a woman and an infant.

The crash is currently under investigation and it is reported that the aircraft was a private helicopter.

As more information becomes available we will post it here. Our thoughts are with the families of the victims at this difficult time.