Two people have died after a helicopter crashed into a field in North Yorkshire, police said.

Iran PressIran news: An investigation is underway into why the aircraft came down near Burton in Lonsdale - the cause is currently unknown.

North Yorkshire Police said the incident happened off Bentham Road near Burton in Lonsdale on the Cumbria border shortly before midday on Monday.

Emergency services rushed to the scene off Bentham Road after the helicopter crashed shortly before midday.

North Yorkshire Police confirmed later on Monday afternoon that two people were killed as a result.

Their families are being supported by specially trained officers, the force added. 219