Two helicopters collided mid-air over an Australian beach on Monday, killing at least four people and injuring several others.
Local authorities and media say the accident occurred on the Gold Coast in the east of the country around 2 p.m., local time.
Footage from the scene shows one helicopter left upside down on the beach and the other with its front part badly damaged.
Local media reports say one chopper was landing and the other was taking off when they hit each other.
Police and aviation authorities are investigating the accident.
The Gold Coast is known for its beautiful beaches, and is usually crowded with tourists at this time of year.
Local authorities and media say the accident occurred on the Gold Coast in the east of the country around 2 p.m., local time.
Footage from the scene shows one helicopter left upside down on the beach and the other with its front part badly damaged.
Local media reports say one chopper was landing and the other was taking off when they hit each other.
Police and aviation authorities are investigating the accident.
The Gold Coast is known for its beautiful beaches, and is usually crowded with tourists at this time of year.
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Two helicopters collided mid-air over Gold Coast, Australia on Monday, resulting in at least four fatalities and multiple injuries. The incident occurred during a landing/takeoff process. One chopper was left upside down on the beach, while the other sustained frontal damage. Authorities are
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20230102_17/
Date: Jan. 2, 2023
Created: 2023/01/03 13:41
Updated: 2025/12/09 09:39
Last Read: 2023/01/03 13:42