Two people were killed Monday after a helicopter crashed through the roof of a warehouse in Boynton Beach, Florida, authorities said, as reported by The New York Post.

The crash involved a Robinson R44 helicopter carrying two individuals. According to the Federal Aviation Administration, the aircraft went down around 12:30 p.m. and struck a warehouse building in the area.

Police and fire crews responding to the scene found that the helicopter had torn through the roof of a vacant warehouse upon impact, according to the Boynton Beach Police Department.

Officials confirmed that both people on board the aircraft were killed in the crash.

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“There are no survivors,” police said in a statement.

Images from the scene showed debris from the helicopter embedded in the roof where the aircraft punched through the structure. The building, described as newly constructed, sustained visible damage from the impact.

A witness who observed the crash described the helicopter descending rapidly before impact. Rhett Savidge told the Sun Sentinel that he saw the maroon-colored aircraft falling from the sky as he was driving to work at a tractor dealership.

“It just nosedived right into the roof, and it punched a hole in the roof,” Savidge recalled.

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According to reports, the helicopter struck and damaged a sprinkler system when it crashed into the building. Emergency crews worked to assess the scene and secure the area following the impact.

The identities of the two individuals on board the helicopter have not yet been released.

Federal authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the crash. The National Transportation Safety Board will take the lead in determining what led to the incident.

The crash occurred during daylight hours in a commercial area, drawing attention from nearby businesses and witnesses who saw the aircraft go down.

Officials have not released additional details regarding the helicopter’s flight path or what may have contributed to the sudden descent.

Authorities continue to gather information as part of the ongoing investigation.

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