At least three people feared dead after two helicopters collide near Sea World on Gold Coast

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Queensland police say one aircraft landed but ‘there are injuries in the other helicopter with emergency services working at the scene’ near Sea World

It is feared at least three people died when two helicopters came into contact near Sea World on the Gold Coast with the transport safety bureau confirming a “fatal mid-air collision”.ambulance service after the helicopters collided on Monday afternoon. Australian Associated Press reported “it is believed three people have been killed and two injured”.

“Early investigations indicate that the crash occurred around 2pm [local time, 3pm AEDT] when two helicopters came into contact with each other. One managed to successfully land.Police are urging motorists and pedestrians to avoid Seaworld Drive at Main Beach. “Transport safety investigators with experience in helicopter operations, maintenance and survivability engineering are deploying from the ATSB’s Brisbane and Canberra offices and are expected to begin arriving at the accident site from Monday afternoon,” he said.

Anyone who saw the collision, witnessed the helicopters in any phase of their flights, or has footage of any kind, should contact the ATSB. - Multiple QAS resources and other emergency services are on the scene of a major incident involving two helicopter at 1.59pm. No further details at this time.Witness Jonathon James Spagnol said the crash happened after helicopters got too close, with one’s rear rotor sawing off the other’s.

 

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4 dead at this stage - 6 to hospital.

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