Helicopters clash mid-air over beach killing a minimum of 4 individuals

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    epa10386026 Two helicopters are seen following a collision near Seaworld, on the Gold Coast, Australia, 02 January 2023. Four people are dead and another 13 injured after two helicopters collided before one crashed into the Broadwater on the Gold Coast. EPA/DAVE HUNT AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT

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    The helicopters were thought to be bring individuals to the popular Seaworld amusement park (Picture: EPA)

    At least 4 individuals have actually been eliminated after 2 helicopters clashed over an Australian beach.

    The crash occurred right before 2pm regional time near the popular Seaworld Theme Park on the Gold Coast.

    One of the helicopters handled to effectively land however 3 residents of the other helicopter are thought to have actually passed away.

    One appeared to have actually been removing and the other landing when they clashed, stated Gary Worrell, Queensland state authorities acting inspector.

    One helicopter landed securely on a sandbank, however particles from the other was spread out throughout a location authorities referred to as challenging to gain access to.

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    epa10386025 Police inspect a helicopter at the scene of a helicopter collision near Seaworld, on the Gold Coast, Australia, 02 January 2023. Four people are dead and another 13 injured after two helicopters collided before one crashed into the Broadwater on the Gold Coast. EPA/DAVE HUNT AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT

    Emergency services at the scene on the Gold Coast (Picture: EPA)

    epa10386034 Emergency personnel move a body from the scene of a helicopter collision near Seaworld, on the Gold Coast, Australia, 02 January 2023. Four people are dead and another 13 injured after two helicopters collided before one crashed into the Broadwater on the Gold Coast. EPA/DAVE HUNT AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT

    One of the helicopters was attempting to remove when the crash occurred (Picture: EPA)

    epa10386039 Emergency personnel move a body from the scene of a helicopter collision near Seaworld, on the Gold Coast, Australia, 02 January 2023. Four people are dead and another 13 injured after two helicopters collided before one crashed into the Broadwater on the Gold Coast. EPA/DAVE HUNT AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT

    At least 4 individuals have actually been eliminated in the crash (Picture: EPA)

    Emergency workers remove a body from a helicopter collision scene near Seaworld, on the Gold Coast, Australia, Monday, Jan. 2, 2023. Two helicopters collided killing several passengers and critically injuring a few others in a crash that drew emergency aid from beachgoers enjoying the water during the southern summer. (Dave Hunt/AAP Image via AP)

    Emergency employees eliminate a body from a helicopter crash scene near Seaworld (Picture: AP)

    The dead and 3 most seriously hurt individuals were all travelers in the crashed helicopter.

    Mr Worrell stated: ‘Members of the general public and authorities attempted to eliminate individuals and they started emergency treatment and attempted to get those individuals to security from an airframe that was upside down.

    ‘(People on) Jet Skis, family boaters, ordinary members of the public rushed to assist these people.’

    Passengers in the other helicopter, which lost its windshield in the crash, are likewise getting medical help.

    At least 13 clients were being evaluated for injuries, Queensland Ambulance Service stated.

    One helicopter was left upside down on a sandbar at the water’s edge with particles scattered around Main Beach, on the Gold Coast.

    Authorities have actually closed Seaworld Drive, the gain access to roadway to the amusement park.

    epa10386022 Police and Fire and Rescue personnel inspect a helicopter at the scene of a helicopter collision near Seaworld, on the Gold Coast, Australia, 02 January 2023. Four people are dead and another 13 injured after two helicopters collided before one crashed into the Broadwater on the Gold Coast. EPA/DAVE HUNT AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT

    At least 3 individuals are stated to be dead (Picture: EPA)

    This image made from a video shows sand bank with crashed helicopter on Gold Coast, Australia Monday, Jan. 2, 2023. Two helicopters collided Monday afternoon over the Australian beach. (Australian Broadcasting Corp. via AP)

    The 2 helicopters clashed mid-air (Picture: AP)


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    Witness Emma Burch informed the Gold Coast Bulletin the mishap appeared to take place when one chopper was removing and as the other landed.

    ‘They clipped each other,’ she stated.

    ‘Massive bang heard right through the Broadwater traveler park then the swooshing as the one that lost control struck the water and disintegrated.

    ‘It’ s simply horrible. Everyone remains in shock.’

    Emergency services rushed to the scene on the Gold Coast (Picture: AP)

    Emergency services hurried to the scene on the Gold Coast (Picture: AP)

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    The wreckage of the crash that occurred around 2pm regional time (Picture: News Media Network)

    The Australian Transport Safety Bureau verified it has actually begun an examination into the occurrence.

    ‘Transport safety investigators with experience in helicopter operations, maintenance and survivability engineering are deploying from the ATSB’ s Brisbane and Canberra workplaces and are anticipated to start reaching the mishap website from Monday afternoon,’ the ATSB stated in a declaration.

    The Australian Transport Safety Bureau was examining the crash, chief commissioner Angus Mitchell stated.

    The Gold Coast area is at its busiest in January, the peak time for vacations in Australia’s summer season.

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