1 hour ago, Lyon was faced with a sudden tragedy when Ousmane Dembélé, a French football star, died in a helicopter crash on the outskirts of the city. Police and rescue workers said the helicopter carrying Dembélé and several crew members suddenly crashed after hitting a thick fog cloud, causing the pilot to lose control and crash to the ground. The cause of the crash is still under investigation, but witnesses said they heard a loud bang before the helicopter crashed.

The scene was truly horrific. A witness nearby recounted: “We saw the helicopter lose control, then heard a loud bang as it hit the ground. Black smoke covered the entire area, and all that was left was rubble.” Police confirmed that the collision completely destroyed the helicopter, and no one survived the powerful impact.

Emergency services rushed to the scene to extinguish the fire and search for survivors. Despite the timely assistance of the rescue team, upon reaching the crashed helicopter, staff confirmed that Dembélé and the rest of the crew had passed away. A doctor said: “We tried to perform resuscitation on the spot, but no one survived. The situation was very serious.”

News of Dembélé’s death quickly spread. Social media exploded with condolences from millions of fans and colleagues. The hashtags #PrayForDembélé and #GoodbyeDembélé quickly took over Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Friends in the football industry such as Kylian Mbappé, Antoine Griezmann and Lionel Messi expressed their deep condolences. Mbappé wrote: “It’s unbelievable, Dembélé was a great friend. We will miss him forever.”

Dembélé’s family quickly flew from Paris to Lyon to confirm the tragic news. His wife, Rachel Legrain-Trapani, and her family were shocked by the sudden death. A close friend of Dembélé, while sharing with the media, said: “He was a great person, not only in football but also as a sincere friend. I cannot believe that he has gone so suddenly.”

The authorities have begun an investigation into the cause of the accident. Police said that the helicopter encountered thick fog and may have lost control due to bad weather. The helicopter’s engine system is also being examined to determine the exact cause. All suspicions still leave many questions unanswered.

A memorial service for Dembélé will be held in Lyon, where he dedicated his life to French football and played for the national team. Before that, at major stadiums in France, players and teammates will observe a minute of silence to remember a legend of French football. One fan shared: “He was a great inspiration for me. His matches will never be forgotten.”

Although Dembélé is no longer with us, his legacy in the hearts of football fans will live on forever. He was an icon of French sport, a talented player, and an admirable person. His sudden death leaves an unfillable void in the hearts of football fans around the world.