At least 4 useless after helicopters collide on the Gold Coast close to Sea World in Australia

At least 4 individuals are useless, and three others critically injured after two helicopters collided on Australia’s Gold Coast close to a Sea World theme park Monday afternoon.

Police mentioned the crash drew emergency support from beachgoers who had been having fun with the water throughout the southern summer season. Police official Gary Worrell mentioned folks on Jet Skis, household boaters and others rushed to assist.

Queensland Police confirmed the crash by way of Twitter, however didn’t present particulars.

“Seaworld Drive in Main Beach has been closed off on account of a helicopter crash. Motorists and pedestrians are urged to keep away from the realm,” the company mentioned in its tweet.

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This picture produced from a video reveals sand financial institution with crashed helicopter on Gold Coast, Australia Monday, Jan. 2, 2023. Two helicopters collided Monday afternoon over the Australian seashore.
(Australian Broadcasting Corp. by way of AP)

The Queensland Ambulance Service mentioned 13 sufferers have been being assessed, in line with 9News Australia. 

Police confirmed to the outlet that one of many helicopters was capable of land efficiently after the plane “got here into contact with one another.” 

Footage of the crash confirmed a helicopter shortly after takeoff being clipped by one other helicopter flying over the water, in line with the Associated Press.

Pictures and video from the scene present wreckage protecting a sand island near the coast. Numerous emergency personnel have been seen on the sand island aiding with the incident.

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Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk known as the accident an “unthinkable tragedy.”

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau was investigating the collision, chief commissioner Angus Mitchell mentioned.

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

The Associated Press contributed to this report.