TWO people have died after a helicopter crashed into an airplane mid-air and burst into flames.

The fixed-wing plane was able to land, but the helicopter crashed and caught on fire.

Shortly following the tragic clash, fire officials confirmed that two helicopter passengers have died. Their identities have not yet been confirmed.

Those who were on board in the plane have survived, officials said, and are being checked by paramedics.

It is unclear how many passengers were on the plane.

Reports of the collision came in before 7.30am in Arizona, not far from a local airport.

Officials have not yet confirmed what led to the tragic early-morning collision.

Police are now asking anyone who has seen the crash to get in touch.

A Chandler Police Sergeant said that the airport is closed and that the surrounding roads are also shut.

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