BREAKING: Body removed from helicopter crash site and taken to Naas

The remains have been transported from the field in Kennycourt to Naas Mortuary where a formal identification will take place. 

A Garda spokespersons said: 

"An Garda Síochána have completed the holding of the scene of the helicopter crash that occurred in Kilcullen, Co. Kildare, on Sunday evening 11th December, 2022.

"The Air Accident Investigation Unit (AAIU) are the lead agency in this investigation.

"A body has been removed from the scene to Naas Mortuary where identification will take place.

"An Garda Síochána will prepare a file for the Coroner Court."