Helicopter crashes with three on board in Point Lonsdale

EMERGENCY services have responded to a helicopter crash near the Point Lonsdale Lighthouse this morning (Friday, May 2).

A chopper with three people onboard was seen crashing into water off Fellows Road just after 10am.

All three people managed to make it to shore and were located by passerby who contacted emergency services.

A male and female patient have been airlifted to the Royal Melbourne Hospital with serious injuries.

Another male has been taken by road to Geelong University Hospital with serious injuries.

The exact circumstances surrounding the incident are yet be to determined.

Anyone who witnessed the incident is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.