Vigils Held in Chatsworth Honoring Victims of Separate Tragedies
Mourners gathered in Chatsworth for vigils to honor the victims of a fatal Metro bus crash and a separate NBC4 news helicopter crash.

New York, NY, September 17, 2026 —
In Chatsworth, vigils were held to honor the lives lost in two separate tragic incidents that recently affected the community. Mourners gathered to pay their respects to the victims of a fatal Metro bus crash and a separate crash involving an NBC4 news helicopter.
The gatherings took place in Chatsworth, bringing together individuals to collectively grieve and remember those who perished. Details regarding the specific dates of the vigils, the number of victims in each incident, or further circumstances surrounding the crashes were not provided in the summary. The identities of the victims were also not stated.
One of the events honored the victims of a fatal Metro bus crash. The summary does not specify the location of the crash, the bus operator involved, or any information pertaining to the cause or timeline of this incident.
Separately, a vigil was also held for victims of a crash involving an NBC4 news helicopter. No further information was available concerning the helicopter itself, its crew, or the circumstances that led to its crash.
The community’s response, as indicated by the vigils, highlights a shared sense of loss and a desire to support those affected by these dual tragedies. The nature of the gatherings suggests a solemn observance, focused on remembrance and communal solidarity during a difficult time. The specific outcomes or follow-up actions related to either crash were not detailed in the available summary.
Story summarized from the original created by Allison Dinner on nypost.com, see more information here.
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