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		</div><h6><span style="color: #000000;">Leicester City owner&#8217;s helicopter crashes in car park outside the team&#8217;s stadium and bursts into flames after &#8216;suffering engine trouble&#8217; in wake of take-off from the centre circle</span></h6>
<h6><span style="color: #000000;">Helicopter belonging to Leicester City Football Club owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha crashed outside the stadium &#8216;with him aboard&#8217; in the City of Leicestershire, in the UK on Oct., 27</span></h6>
<h6><span style="color: #000000;">The tragic helicopter crash feared to have killed five on board including club&#8217;s 60-year-old owner and one of his four children</span></h6>
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<h6><span style="color: #000000;">Eyewitnesses recalled seeing the helicopter spluttering shortly after taking off from inside the stadium </span></h6>
<h6><span style="color: #000000;">There are reports that the owner was on board while Leicester sources have said that his daughter was not </span></h6>
<h6><span style="color: #000000;">The popular Thai owner helped steer 5,000-1 outsiders Leicester to a miracle Premier League triumph in 2016 and a quarter-final finishing in the European Champions League the following season</span></h6>
<h6><span style="color: #000000;">The incident happened just minutes after Leicester City&#8217;s 1-1 draw with West Ham on Saturday night </span></h6>
<h6><span style="color: #000000;">Eyewitnesses recalled seeing the helicopter spluttering shortly after taking off from inside the stadium </span></h6>
<h6><span style="color: #000000;">Fans were left shell-shocked and some were in tears after the aircraft came down inside the club&#8217;s car park </span></h6>
<h6><span style="color: #000000;">Tearful Leicester City fans lay have left a sea of flowers, shirts and scarves outside Leicester&#8217;s stadium as they anxiously wait for news</span></h6>
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<h6 class="mobile-gallery-icon"><strong><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-301042" src="https://konniemoments.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Flames-rise-into-the-air-following-the-helicopter-crash-at-around-8.30pm-on-Saturday-in-Leicester-1.jpg" alt="Flames rise into the air following the helicopter crash at around 8.30pm on Saturday in Leicester 1" width="956" height="620" />Reports say Leicester City FC owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha was probably abooard when his helicopter crashed outside</strong> <strong>the King Power Stadium following club&#8217;s 1-1 draw with West Ham United on Saturday<br />
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<div>A helicopter belonging to Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, owner of British soccer club Leicester City Football Club owner burst into flames after it crashed yards away from the club&#8217;s King Power stadium in Leicestershire, in the British South East after taking off from the pitch center circle on Saturday night.<br />
Witnesses reported seeing the Augusta Westland AW-169 aircraft seemingly suffering engine trouble and spinning out of control shortly after it took off from the centre-circle.</div>
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<p class="mol-para-with-font">The helicopter, feared to have been carrying popular club owner, billionaire Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, a family member and two pilots crashed in the corner of a car park moments after taking off from the centre circle after a Premier League game last night.</p>
<h6 class="mol-para-with-font"><strong><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-301034" src="https://konniemoments.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Vichai-Srivaddhanaprabhas-helicopter-taking-off-before-the-crash-3.jpg" alt="Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha's helicopter taking off before the crash 3" width="964" height="622" />The helicopter took off from the centre circle of the pitch with stadium staff and pundits looking on. Moments later it began to spin out of control in the air and dropped out of the sky and burst into flames<br />
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<p class="mol-para-with-font">Early reports said the 60-year-old Thai born billionaire&#8217;s daughter was on board with him at the time, although sources at Leicester FC have since denied this. The BBC has reported that a family source said the owner himself was on board.<br />
Tearful Leicester City fans have gathered to lay flowers at the King Power Stadium today after reports the club&#8217;s owner was on board a helicopter which crashed and burst into flames last night.<br />
Fans who gathered at the ground this morning called it Leicester&#8217;s &#8216;darkest day&#8217;, paying tribute to the owner who helped them to a miracle Premier League triumph in 2016.</p>
<h6 class="mol-para-with-font"><strong><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-301031" src="https://konniemoments.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Vichai-Srivaddhanaprabha-2.jpg" alt="Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha 2" width="657" height="632" />Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha waves to fans after a Premier League clash between Leicester City and Southampton in April 2016. He was at the game, a family member told media he was on board the helicopter when it crashed<br />
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<h6 class="mol-para-with-font"><strong><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-301035" src="https://konniemoments.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Leicester-City-FC-fans-mourn-the-death-of-the-clubs-owner-1.jpg" alt="Leicester City FC fans mourn the death of the club's owner 1" width="965" height="624" /> Leicester soccer club&#8217;s &#8216;darkest day&#8217;: Fans have returned to the stadium from miles around to pay tribute to one of the City&#8217;s more illustrous residents, who may have been killed in the crash &#8211; Police are yet to confirmed identies of victims</strong></h6>
<p class="mol-para-with-font">Police have yet to comment on the condition of the club chairman. With fans waiting desperately for news police said this afternoon they were &#8216;working with a number of other agencies&#8217; to release a statement. The condition of billionaire Mr Srivaddhanaprabha is not known, but he is believed to have been on board according to witnesses in the stadium who watched the chopper take off.<br />
Srivaddhanaprabha&#8217;s helicopter was heading for Luton Airport where he was due to catch a flight to Thailand, Leicester sources said today.<br />
Witnesses have said the &#8216;engine stopped&#8217; in the air before the helicopter plummeted to the ground at around 8.45pm.</p>
<h6 class="mol-para-with-font"><strong><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-301039" src="https://konniemoments.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Voramas-Srivaddhanaprabha-right-Senior-creative-and-communication-manager-of-the-King-Power-Group-1.jpg" alt="Voramas Srivaddhanaprabha (right) Senior creative and communication manager of the King Power Group 1" width="962" height="699" />Vichai&#8217;s daughter, Voramas Srivaddhanaprabha [right] is the senior creative and communication manager of the King Power Group. Speculation that she was also aboard so far has been refuted by the organization</strong></h6>
<h6 class="mol-para-with-font"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-301037" src="https://konniemoments.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/L-R-Apichet-Srivaddhanaprabha-Arunrung-Voramas-Mrs-Aimon-Srivaddhanaprabha-Jon-Rudkin-Khun-Aiyawatt-Srivaddhanaprabha-and-Vichai-Srivaddhanaprabha-1.jpg" alt="L-R Apichet Srivaddhanaprabha, Arunrung, Voramas, Mrs Aimon Srivaddhanaprabha, Jon Rudkin, Khun Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha and Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha 1" width="959" height="356" /><strong>It was a common sight to see the family watch games together: L-R Leicester FC Executive Dir Apichet Srivaddhanaprabha, Arunrung, Voramas, Mrs Aimon Srivaddhanaprabha, club Dir of Football Jon Rudkin, Vice-Chairman Khun Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha and owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha</strong></h6>
<p class="mol-para-with-font">Mr Srivaddhanaprabha&#8217;s helicopter was heading for Luton Airport where he was due to catch a flight to Thailand, Leicester sources said today.<br />
Witnesses have said the &#8216;engine stopped&#8217; in the air before the helicopter plummeted to the ground at around 8.45pm.<br />
Mr Srivaddhanaprabha made his money in retail in Thailand and his King Power duty-free shops are in every airport in the Asian country.<br />
The sound of the helicopter crash could be heard on post-match analysis broadcasts. Team goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel is reportedly witnessed the crash and broke down in tears.</p>
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<h6 class="mobile-gallery-icon"><strong><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-301033" src="https://konniemoments.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Vichai-Srivaddhanaprabhas-helicopter-before-the-crash-2.jpg" alt="Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha's helicopter before the crash 2" width="961" height="526" />Prelude to tragedy: At the end of the game on Saturday, the chairman&#8217;s helicopter was seen landing on the centre circle of the pitch</strong></h6>
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Moments later huge plumes of smoke were seen billowing in the air following the crash at around 8.30pm on Saturday night in carpark E of the King Power soccer stadium in Leicestershire<br />
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<div> Police and ambulance services were unable to provide any details as to whether there had been any casualties.</div>
<div class="mobile-gallery-icon">Fans were shell-shocked and some broke down in tears as the helicopter plummeted to the ground near the club&#8217;s staff car park at around 8.30pm on Saturday, shortly after Leicester&#8217;s 1-1 draw with West Ham.</div>
<div class="mobile-gallery-icon">The £2million aircraft was spotted hovering over the south east corner of the ground before spluttering and spiraling to ground, near Filbert Way, and bursting into flames.</div>
<div class="mobile-gallery-icon">BT Sports cameras captured the moments leading up to the helicopter preparing for take-off as presenter Jake Humphreys seemed to confirm Mr Srivaddhanaprabha was on board.</div>
<div class="mobile-gallery-icon">Spectators at the game said they witnessed the helicopter spinning out of control and that there was a problem with the tail rotor of the aircraft.</div>
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<h6 class="mobile-gallery-icon"><strong><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-301042" src="https://konniemoments.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Flames-rise-into-the-air-following-the-helicopter-crash-at-around-8.30pm-on-Saturday-in-Leicester-1.jpg" alt="Flames rise into the air following the helicopter crash at around 8.30pm on Saturday in Leicester 1" width="956" height="620" />A huge inferno erupted after the club owner&#8217;s chopper crashed just outside Leicester City&#8217;s King Power stadium following their 1-1 draw with West Ham United FC. The helicopter came down near to Leicester City&#8217;s staff car park at around 8.30pm on Saturday</strong></h6>
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<div class="mobile-gallery-icon">One long term season ticket holder witnessed the crash: &#8216;I saw Kasper Schmeichel run out first and then loads of security guards and stewards,&#8217; he told Sky Sports News.<br />
The network reported people &#8216;running for their lives&#8217; in the aftermath of the crash.<br />
Rob Dorsett said: &#8216;The car park was certainly it was still populated with people at the time whether that was members of staff leaving the stadium or spectators watching the game. It&#8217;s so close to the stadium, a couple of hundred metres – if that – from the stands.<br />
&#8216;There has be to concern for people who are walking back to their cars or get buses back to the train station and any impact that would have.<br />
&#8216;An eye-witness and his nephew ran for their lives, they were that concerned they were going to be hit by the wreckage of the helicopter. It burst into flames as it hit the ground.</div>
<h6 class="mobile-gallery-icon"><strong><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-301041" src="https://konniemoments.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Vichei-Srivaddhanaprabha-with-Leicester-FC-captain-Wes-Morgan-celebrate-winning-the-2016-premier-division-title.jpg" alt="Vichei Srivaddhanaprabha with Leicester FC captain Wes Morgan celebrate winning the 2016 premier division title.JPG" width="959" height="723" />Club owner Srivaddhanaprabha [right], and Leicester FC captain with Wes Morgan celebrate winning the 2016 premier division title. Srivaddhanaprabha bought the club, then in the lower divisions, for £39m in 2010 and masterminded their return to elite soccer</strong></h6>
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<div class="mobile-gallery-icon">&#8216;However, we must stress, the majority of the crowd would have left by that time.&#8217;</div>
<div class="mobile-gallery-icon">Mr Srivaddhanaprabha&#8217;s and his entourage leaving the King Power by helicopter has become a familiar sight as he frequently takes off from the centre circle of Leicester&#8217;s ground.</div>
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<div class="mobile-gallery-icon">chairman Aiyawatt &#8216;Top&#8217; Srivaddanaprabha and Leicester Director of Football John Rudkin were not on board the helicopter, according to Sky sources.</div>
<div class="mobile-gallery-icon">Photographs near the crash site show at least one vehicle with its windows blown out and its roof burnt.</div>
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<h6 class="mobile-gallery-icon"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-301044" src="https://konniemoments.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Fire-fighter-putting-out-the-fire-after-Vichai-Srivaddhanaprabhas-helicopter-crashed-4.jpg" alt="Fire fighter putting out the fire after Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha's helicopter crashed 4.JPG" width="951" height="790" /><strong>A fire fighter approaches the wreckage. The helicopter appears to have been completely destroyed by the powerful blaze. There is no news of survivors</strong></h6>
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<h6 class="imageCaption"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-301032" src="https://konniemoments.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Vichai-Srivaddhanaprabhas-crashed-helicopter-1.jpg" alt="Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha's crashed helicopter 1" width="957" height="485" /><strong>Total wreck: The Augusta Westland AW-169 aircraft was reduced to a mass of twisted metal. The helicopter came down shortly after Leicester City&#8217;s 1-1 draw with West Ham on Oct 27</strong></h6>
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<h6 class="imageCaption"><strong><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-301046" src="https://konniemoments.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Vichai-Srivaddhanaprabha-walks-to-his-helicopter-after-a-game.jpg" alt="Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha walks to his helicopter after a game.JPG" width="814" height="489" />Leicester City chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha would typically arrive and depart the club&#8217;s home games in hs helicopter. Here he walks to his helicopter which has landed on the pitch after the game against Southampton in April 2016</strong></h6>
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<div>A host of former and current players, as well as West Ham chairman Lady Karren Brady, tweeted their commiseration in the aftermath of the crash</div>
<div>A Leicester City fan named John, who was at the game today, told Sky Sports News: &#8216;We was in the bar facing the King Power – my nephew was in a real state of shock. He said he saw this helicopter out of control then drop within a second and burst into flames.<br />
&#8216;He was so upset – we&#8217;re all thinking about the owners here and what they&#8217;ve done for the football club. It&#8217;s awful, you can&#8217;t believe it.&#8217;<br />
The area around the ground has been closed off, while the stadium was evacuated. West Ham&#8217;s team bus had already left, though some Leicester players were still inside the stadium.<br />
Leicester City defender Harry Maguire tweeted a video of the aftermath of the crash with praying hands emojis. Midfielder James Maddison, Ben Chilwell, Wilfred Ndidi and Jamie Vardy also posted the same emojis following the game.<br />
England and Leicester City defender Ben Chilwell tweeted: &#8216;Speechless.&#8217;<br />
West Ham defender Pablo Zabaleta, who played in the game, tweeted: &#8216;My thoughts and prayers are with all those involved in the helicopter accident at Leicester City.&#8217;<br />
His teammate Declan Rice tweeted: &#8216;Horrendous scenes at the king power tonight, my prayers &; thoughts go out to everyone involved at Leicester&#8217;</div>
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<h6 class="mobile-gallery-icon"><strong><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-301045" src="https://konniemoments.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Vichai-Srivaddhanaprabha-3.jpg" alt="Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha 3.JPG" width="811" height="534" />Leicester City FC owner Srivaddhanaprabha [center], was born in Bangkok on April 4, 1958 to a Thai Chinese family. He is fifth on the Thailand rich list of billionaires and is said to be worth close to £4billion<br />
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<p>Former Foxes midfielder turned pundit Robbie Savage said: &#8216;What an absolutely terrible terrible day , my thoughts and prayers are with everyone at my old club Leicester city.&#8217;<br />
Former Leicester City striker and Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker tweeted: &#8216;Hearing that the Leicester City owners&#8217; helicopter has crashed in the club&#8217;s car park.&#8217;<br />
He later added: &#8216;That was the most difficult @BBCMOTD I&#8217;ve ever hosted. Thoughts are with everyone at Leicester City. A terrible tragedy. Heartbreaking.&#8217;<br />
Jonathan Ashworth, Labour MP for Leicester South, tweeted: &#8216;Awful horrific scenes at @LCFC with the helicopter crash. I&#8217;ve been in touch with our emergency services and thanked them for responding so quickly. Our hopes and prayers for all those caught up in this desperately awful incident.&#8217;<br />
Leicestershire police said in a statement: &#8216;We are dealing with an incident in the vicinity of the King Power Stadium. Emergency services are aware and dealing.&#8217;<br />
Leicester&#8217;s Hospitals added: &#8216;We are aware of the incident in the vicinity of the King Power Stadium and are supporting emergency services.&#8217;</p>
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<h6 class="mobile-gallery-icon"><strong><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-301050" src="https://konniemoments.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Leicester-FC-fans-of-all-ages-leave-tribute-to-club-chairman-1.jpg" alt="Leicester FC fans of all ages leave tribute to club chairman 1.JPG" width="962" height="620" />Leicester FC fans of all generations leave tribute at memorial for beloved club chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha on Sunday<br />
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<div class="mobile-gallery-icon">Andrew Brodie, Assistant Chief Fire Officer at Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service, tweeted that &#8216;Emergency Services are dealing with a significant incident @lcfc King Power stadium. It&#8217;s essential you stay away and allow [first responders] free movement. More info will follow.&#8217;<br />
A Leicester City spokesman said: &#8216;We are assisting Leicestershire Police and the Emergency Services in dealing with a major incident at King Power Stadium.<br />
The Club will issue a more detailed statement once further information has been established.&#8217;<br />
East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust said: &#8216;We received a call at 8.38pm this evening to reports of a helicopter crash near King Power Stadium. We sent a doctor, two paramedics in ambulance cars, a crewed ambulance and our Hazardous Area Response Team, with the first resource arriving within two minutes of the call.<br />
&#8216;We are currently working with our colleagues in Leicestershire Police and Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service at the scene.<br />
We advise members of the public to stay away from the area while we deal with this incident.&#8217;</div>
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<p>King Power are due to release a statement tomorrow once more details have been confirmed.<br />
Srivaddhanaprabha was born in Bangkok on April 4, 1958 to a Thai Chinese family.<br />
The Thai billionaire Srivaddhanaprabha kick-started his business journey by opening a duty-free shop back in Bangkok in 1989 at the age of 31.<br />
His retail company, King Power, is now a staple of the country&#8217;s airports and the brand also have the naming rights to Leicester City&#8217;s stadium.<br />
Entrepreneur Srivaddhanaprabha bought Leicester City in August 2010 and was named chairman in February 2011.</p>
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<div class="mobile-gallery-icon">The club famously defied odds of 5,000-1 to clinch the Premier League title in the 2015-16 season. as Srivaddhanaprabha gifted each player their own £100,000 BMW i8 as a reward for their unprecedented success&#8217;.<br />
The club went on to clinch a quarter-final berth in the European Champions League in the next season.</div>
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Leicester City FC owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha may have been aboard when his helicopter crashed in the club’s car park and burst into flames after ‘suffering engine trouble’ on Saturday
