Two killed in helicopter crash in central London

 　　LONDON, Jan. 16 (Xinhua) -- Two people were killed and another two were injured after a helicopter crashed into a construction crane¹ near Wandsworth Road, south of River Thames in central London earlier on Wednesday.

　　"Two people confirmed dead at scene. Two have been taken to south London hospital - condition awaits," Metropolitan² Police said on twitter.

　　London Fire Brigade said they received reports of a helicopter crash near Wandsworth Road in South Lambeth, south of River Thames in central London at 8 a.m..

　　Eight fire engines and four fire rescue units and around 60 firefighters plus officers are attending the situation. Firefighters have brought the fire under control, the fire service said in a statement.

　　Another four fire engines and two fire rescue units are also attending reports of a crane in a precarious³ position near the crash site on the high-rise building Saint⁴ Georges Whalf, the fire service said.

　　London's Air Ambulance has confirmed that the helicopter crashed does not belong to it. "Our medical team are at the incident. Our thoughts are with everyone involved," it said.

1 crane   

v.伸长(脖子)；n.起重机，吊车

参考例句：

• We used a crane to lift the piano into the theatre.我们使用起重机将钢琴搬进剧场。
• Must we wait till the crane arrives before we start loading?非要等起重机来了才能装运吗？

2 metropolitan   

adj.大城市的，大都会的

参考例句：

• Metropolitan buildings become taller than ever.大城市的建筑变得比以前更高。
• Metropolitan residents are used to fast rhythm.大都市的居民习惯于快节奏。

3 precarious   

adj.不安定的，靠不住的；根据不足的

参考例句：

• Our financial situation had become precarious.我们的财务状况已变得不稳定了。
• He earned a precarious living as an artist.作为一个艺术家，他过得是朝不保夕的生活。

4 saint   

n.圣徒；基督教徒；vt.成为圣徒，把...视为圣徒

参考例句：

• He was made a saint.他被封为圣人。
• The saint had a lowly heart.圣人有谦诚之心。