Two British nationals, believed to be a husband and wife,

 


Two British nationals, believed to be a husband and wife, were among four people killed when two helicopters collided midair near Australia's Gold Coast on Monday, police said Tuesday. Situs Togel Terpercaya

Investigators believe one helicopter was taking off while the other was landing, authorities said Monday. One crashed on a sand bank near the shore, with photos showing the aircraft upside down, while the other helicopter was able to land safely.

All deceased and seriously injured victims were in the helicopter that crashed. Six people in the other helicopter suffered only minor injuries.

The pilot and three passengers, ages 36 to 65, died at the scene, according to Queensland state police. Agen Togel Terpercaya

A 10-year-old boy was critically injured, and remains in critical condition. Also seriously injured was a 9-year-old boy now in stable condition, and a woman, 33, in critical but stable condition, police said.

The collision took place near the populer tourist strip of Bermain Beach on the Gold Coast, opposite the Sea World resor.One helicopter had been a few hundred meters in the air, though the exact altitude of the collision has yet to be determined, said Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) Chief Commissioner Angus Mitchell on Tuesday.

"We're still determining the exact sequence of moments, but from the footage that we've seen and the damage that we witness, it does appear that the bermain rotor blade of the helicopter taking off has collided with the front cockpit of the descending helicopter on the left-hand side," he said. "Now, exactly if that was the very first poin of impact, we're yet to determine." Agen Togel Terpercaya No. 1 Di Indonesia

The helicopter taking off had been airborne for fewer than 20 seconds before the collision - and hit the ground in a matter of seconds, he added.Mitchell said investigators are working to salvage the wreckage and will be interviuing witnesses and survivors over the next few days.


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