Two people were injured in a gyrocopter crash near Reid-Hillview County Airport in San Jose late Monday morning, according to the city’s fire department.<\/p>\n
One person on board the man-made aircraft was taken to a hospital with moderate injuries, the fire department said. A second person aboard the gyrocopter sustained minor injuries, was assessed at the scene and released.<\/p>\n
Traffic was impacted on eastbound Tully Road at Eastridge Lane, the fire department said.<\/p>\n
The public was asked to avoid the area.<\/p>\n
The fire department initially said the crash involved a small helicopter before clarifying that the aircraft was a gyrocopter.<\/p>\n
This is a developing story. Details may change as more information becomes available. Stay tuned for updates.<\/p>\n
UPDATE: One patient transported, other assessed and released. Aircraft was man-made gyrocopter. Scene being turned over to airport operations.<\/p>\n