Leicester helicopter crash: Fears mount that there are 'NO SURVIVORS' as fans lay flowers

Leicester City owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha's helicopter crashed in a car park outside the club's ground after the 1-1 draw with West Ham.

Although no confirmation has been made, a source has told the BBC that Srivaddhanaprabha was in the helicopter when it came down.

Sky News reported this morning that 'it's not clear if Srivaddhanaprabha, a Thai billionaire, was on board but there are fears that there are no survivors'.

An investigation from the Air Accident Investigation branch is now underway with fans laying flowers at the scene.

Sky News reporter Katerina Vittozzi said this morning: "As you can see behind me, there's a police cordon in place all around the King Power Stadium.

"The car park where the helicopter crashed is just behind the stadium behind me.

"Leicestershire Police have told me this morning that the investigation is being led by the Air Accident Investigation branch.

"They will try and piece together exactly what led to this helicopter crashing just moments after it took off last night.

"Just in the last 10 minutes or so, we have seen a few people arrive with flowers. It's testament to how important the owner is to the Leicester City Football Club fans.

"He is a man who, when he bought the club, oversaw the most successful period in the club's history, leading it to the Premier League win in 2016.

"He was a man who loved England, loved football and loved all things British including polo.

"There is no confirmation he was on board this flight but we do know it was routine for him to use the helicopter both to get to games and to leave afterwards.

"But as yet there's no details from the police about who was on board the aircraft and how it crashed.

"There are a few fans who have turned up with flowers to the stadium. We can expect many more over the course of the day to come and apy tribute as they discover more and more details about what happened here last night.

"Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha was not just a stand-alone owner of this club. He was someone who was very much involved with its life, he'd offer things like free beer to spectators when they were doing welll.

"He was from Thailand but he was very much an integral part of this club having bought it in 2010.

"Fans here have spoken about their deep shock at this and their sadness as well."

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service's Assistant Chief Fire Officer Andrew Brodie tweeted regular updates on the situation overnight.

He wrote at 9.48pm: "IMPORTANT: Energency Services are dealing with a significant incident @lcfc King Power stadium. It’s essential you stay away and allow 999s free movement. More info will follow."

At 1.13am he delivered a second update which read: "Leaving @leicspolice HQ after multiagency strategic meetings following helicopter incident. Clearly serious and tragic, please don’t speculate on cause or who may be involved. Think of families, friends, responders, and @LCFC and their fans."

"Just visited the @LeicsFireRescue @leicspolice @EMASNHSTrust crews still on scene of the helicopter crash @LCFC. Honestly, your police, ambulance and fire responders are magnificent, caring and dedicated. Don’t ever forget it," he added just before 2am.

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