ER24 spokesperson Pieter Rossouw said the helicopter allegedly experienced mechanical failure and the pilot was then forced to land on the closest available space.

“When ER24 paramedics arrived on the scene, they found the crashed helicopter on one side of the road,”‘ said Russouw.

The helicopter allegedly auto rotated and crash landed in the road.

Fortunately no motor vehicles or pedestrians were hit and the pilot only sustained minor injuries.

Local authorities are investigating the incident.