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Leicester helicopter crash: Crystal Palace issue THIS stadium tribute during Arsenal game
LEICESTER CITY owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha is feared dead afters helicopter crashed last night - and Crystal Palace led the tributes this afternoon.
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Leicester City owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha was on board his helicopter as it departed from the King Power Stadium last night.
But the chopper encountered difficulties moments later and went into a tailspin before crashing in the stadium car park.
Leicester are yet to confirm what has happened to Mr Srivaddhanaprabha.
And while messages of support have flooded in on social media from Leicester’s rival Premier League clubs, Palace led the tributes this afternoon.
Ahead of their clash with Arsenal at Selhurst Park, Palace screened an image of Leicester’s badge on their big screen.
Crystal Palace tweeted this morning: “The thoughts of everyone at Palace are with Leicester City and those affected by the terrible incident at the King Power Stadium last night.”
Arsenal posted: “We’re saddened by tonight’s incident and we're all thinking of you at this difficult time.”
Neither Leicester nor the police are yet to confirm if there were any survivors from the incident.
A number of Leicester officials arrived at the club this morning for a meeting.
Leicester City Women have cancelled their match with Manchester United Women today, while the reserves will not play Derby County Ladies.
It is not known if Leicester’s EFL Cup game at home to Southampton on Tuesday will go ahead or not.
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