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Leicester owner was on board the plane before aircraft crashes (Sky Italia)

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Leicester fans have been concerned about owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha's condition after his helicopter crashed outside the King Power Stadium. Sky Sports have reported that Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha was on board the plane.

Leicester owner Srivaddhanaprabha's helicopter took off from the pitch and crashed just a matter of seconds later in the car park.

It was seen spiralling out of control in the air with an apparent problem with the tail fin, and medics are currently attending the scene.

A Leicestershire Police spokesman wrote on Twitter: "We are dealing with an incident in the vicinity of the King Power Stadium. Emergency services are aware and dealing."

And following the crash, a Leicester statement said: "We are assisting Leicestershire Police and the emergency services in dealing with a major incident at King Power Stadium.

"The Club will issue a more detailed statement once further information has been established."

beIN Sports' Ben Jacobs spoke to King Power following the incident and revealed Srivaddhanaprabha was in the chopper when it crashed.

It is unclear if he was on board the plane; however, Sky Sports have reported that he was.

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