Helicopter crashes at Leicester City football stadium

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Helicopter of Leicester owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha crashes outside the King Power Stadium (October 27, 2018)

The helicopter of Leicester owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha has crashed outside the King Power Stadium following the Premier League game against West Ham.

The incident occurred in the club's car park, where police cars and emergency services rushed towards an area where flames were clearly visible before it was evacuated.

Leicestershire Police tweeted: "We are dealing with an incident in the vicinity of the King Power Stadium. Emergency services are aware and dealing."

East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust added on its Twitter feed: "We are also in attendance and will update when possible."

A Leicester City spokesman said: "We are assisting Leicestershire Police and the emergency services in dealing with a major incident at King Power Stadium.

"The Club will issue a more detailed statement once further information has been established."

Srivaddhanaprabha leaves the stadium by his helicopter, which lands in the centre circle on the pitch, after every Leicester home game.

The Thai businessman, who owns the King Power company, bought the club in 2010 and became chairman the following February.

Under his ownership, Leicester won the Premier League title in the 2015-16 season.