PHOTOS: Investigation will resume at first light on Monday into helicopter crash in Kildare

Investigators will return to the scene on Monday morning of a helicopter crash in Brannockstown near Kilcullen.

The specialist team from the Air Accident Investigation Unit will continue to examine the wreckage of the aircraft and interview witnesses.

The helicopter encountered difficulties and fell onto a field in the Kennycourt area, off the main R412 road to Dunlavin.

There has been no official confirmation yet of how many people were in the helicopter or the extent of injuries. 

The National Ambulance Service said on Sunday evening: "We have finished on scene at the site of a light helicopter crash in Kildare.

"The scene is currently being held by Gardaí and the Air Accident Investigations Unit are in attendance."

Images from the scene show a large red covering over the aircraft.

Gardaí from Kilcullen Garda Station and fire service units from Wicklow and Kildare attended the scene. 

A statement from the Garda Press Office said: "The light helicopter crashed in a field in the Kilcullen area.

The The Air Accident Investigation Unit said three inspectors have been sent to the scene to begin an investigation. 

A statement said: "The AAIU has been notified of an occurrence involving a light helicopter approximately 6km south-east of Kilcullen, Co. Kildare.