Gardaí and emergency services are currently at the scene of an incident in Co Westmeath following reports a helicopter has crashed into a building.

The incident occurred at a location near Killucan, Co Westmeath at approximately 3:30pm, gardai have said.

Midlands 103fm are reporting that several people have been injured in the incident.

Acting Chief Fire Officer with Westmeath Fire and Rescue Service Pat Hunt told Midlands 103FM that there have been several casualties in the incident.

He said all available resources are being sent to the scene of the incident:

“As this is a live and ongoing operation, no further information is available at this time,” a garda spokesperson said.

More to follow..