WATCH: Helicopter crash at Table Mountain National Park

A helicopter assisting at a fire site on the slopes of Hout Bay, Table Mountain, crashed on Wednesday evening.

The helicopter pilot was safely rescued and removed from the scene of the incident.

SanParks, alongside emergency teams such as Wilderness Search and Rescue (WSAR), Kishugu Aviation, Netcare24, the city of Cape Town Fire and Rescue Services, and law enforcement, attended to the scene.

Speaking to The Citizen, SanParks indicated that as of Thursday morning, there are no updates on the cause of the incident. Investigations are still underway.

DFFE raises concern over the helicopter involved

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has noted that the helicopter involved in the crash is involved with Kishugu Aviation. In addition, the department has a five-year contract with the Kishugu Joint Venture. The involved aviation forms part of this contract.

The department has further emphasised that the incident is not linked to the contract they have with the service provider. The relevant aviation and law enforcement authorities are expected to investigate the incident.

Members of the public are urged to heed safety advisories. They should also avoid affected areas to enable emergency services to operate without obstruction.