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OWENTON, Ky. —

Three people have died after a medical helicopter crashed in Owen County on Monday night.

The crash happened around 5:34 p.m., near State Route 22, about two miles north of Owen County High School in Owenton.

The helicopter that crashed was with Air Evac Lifeteam 133, based out of Grant County, Kentucky.

"Air Evac Lifeteam is heartbroken to share that three crew members from AEL base 133 perished in a helicopter accident in Owenton, Kentucky today," the company said in a statement Monday night.

The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the crash.

The FAA said three crew members were onboard the helicopter when it crashed and died at the scene.

Kentucky State Police identified the victims of the crash as Gale Alleman, Bethany Aicken, and James Welsh. The victims' ages were not provided on Monday.

Information Obtained from: WTWL5