Helicopter's hard landing near Texas Motor Speedway leaves 2 people hurt, officials say

Two people are hurt after a helicopter reportedly made a hard landing on its side near the Texas Motor Speedway, according to first responders.

Denton County Emergency Services District 1 said it was called to Victory Circle West, located northwest of the speedway, just before 9 a.m. First responders said they found the helicopter on its side and two people with injuries. 

DCESD 1 said both people were taken to a hospital for treatment and that further information was unavailable as of publication.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) told CBS News Texas the helicopter involved was a Robinson R66 that suffered damage during a hard landing. The agency said it has started an investigation.

To note, first responders said they were called to the scene of a possible helicopter crash. The FAA later said the incident was a hard landing.

Photos shared by first responders showed the helicopter was a smaller aircraft. A tail number wasn't fully shown, but the main rotor blades and the top of the canopy appeared to be heavily damaged. Part of what appeared to be a seat was also seen on the grass, and the cockpit window appeared to have been cracked.