Two helicopters crash on an Australian beach leaves four dead and three injured

Four people died and another three were seriously injured this Monday when two helicopters collided in the air on the tourist Costa Dorada in Australiathe authorities reported.

A helicopter it was overturned on the sand a few meters from the shore. Its rotors are a short distance away, according to images from the public network ABC.

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The other helicopter appeared to be largely intact at the scene of the accident, which is near the popular marine theme park Sea World. Dozens of rescuers rushed to the area.

“When they collided, they crashed and landed on the sandbar located outside the Sea World complex,” Queensland Police Service Acting Inspector Gary Worrell told a news conference.

“As a result of that, four people lost their lives. Three others are in critical condition at the hospital.he added.

transportation safety office Australia launched an investigation into the causes of the accident.

Source: Elcomercio

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