SEBRING, FL. (THECOUNT) — Two people are confirmed dead after a helicopter crashed into the Sebring Falls Property Owners in Highlands County, the Sheriff’s Office reports.

Highlands County Sheriff’s Office says that the crash occurred at 2:37 p.m. Tuesday at the Sebring Falls Property Owners located at 2100 Caribbean Road in Sebring.

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Deputies say that two people have died, they were both believe to be in the helicopter. Another person, who was on the ground at the time of the crash, was injured and transported to the hospital. The names of those involved in the crash have not been released at this time. source

Two homes are reportedly on fire.

Authorities ask that you use caution in the area of Flare Road and Ryant Blvd. off US 27.

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