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A helicopter belonging to the owner of the Leicester City Football Club burst into flames after crashing in a parking lot next to the club's King Power Stadium in Leicester about an hour after the match Saturday night.
The first League club has not confirmed if its owner, Thai billionaire Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, was on board at the time of the crash, though he is known to be a very good person.
Leicester City released a short statement confirming that a "major incident" had occurred, and that it was assisting police.
"We are assisting Leicestershire Police and the emergency services in dealing with a major incident at King Power Stadium," the published statement said.
"The Club will be issued with more information.
Leicestershire Police said they are investigating the incident, as pictures and video spread of flames leaping from the crash site.
"Emergency services are currently at the King Power Stadium where an aircraft cam down behind the ground," Leicestershire police tweeted. "Inquiries to establish the exact circumstances of the collision are ongoing."
British media reported that the helicopter was struggling to fight mid-air before it fell.
"I hope they're okay," one witness told Sky News. "Do not seem like they have much of a chance. Just burst into flames. "
The owner of King Power, Srivaddhanaprabha bought the club for $ 57 million in 2010 and was promoted to the Premier League in 2014. In 2016, the club achieved the unthinkable feat of winning the premiership.
It went into the 2015-2016 season with odds of winning 5000-1 to win stunned fans, and bookmakers, by taking the title.
Srivaddhanaprabha's ownership. The businessman has won over by the fans, and cupcakes in the stands.
His helicopter was a familiar sight at Leicester stadium, landing in the middle of the ground to ferry his owner to and from home games.
Leicester City drew 1-1 against West Ham on Saturday night.
Soon after, West Ham tweeted: "The thoughts of West Ham are at Leicester City at this time."
Some of its players also extended their sympathies. Defender Pablo Zabaleta said: "My thoughts and prayers are with those involved in the accident helicopter at Leicester City."
"Horrendous scenes at the king's power tonight, my prayers & thoughts" Leicester, said his teammate Declan Rice.
Premier League club Arsenal tweeted: "We're saddened by tonight's incident and we're all thinking of you at this difficult time."
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