Helicopter crash Gold Coast

A midair collision between two helicopters in Australia has left four people dead and three others in critical condition, authorities said Monday.

It’s peak tourist season in the region right now, with schools closed for the long summer break. He asked people who witnessed the collision or saw the helicopters in flight to contact investigators. Of those, four people died, three suffered serious injuries and six had minor injuries, including cuts from shattered glass. Sea World Drive is the main access point for the marine park that’s popular with tourists on the heart of the Gold Coast. The collision happened around 2 p.m. Police say Sea World Drive has been closed to traffic and urged motorists and pedestrians to avoid the area.

Four people have been killed and several others are in a critical condition following a collision between two helicopters near Sea World on the Gold Coast.

At least one aircraft bears the words “Sea World Helicopters”. Landed on the sand not in Sea World thank goodness. The other air frame has crashed, and it was upside down,” he explained. Acting Inspector Worrell said the investigation was at a “very early” stage. So they were able to ferry our officers across.” The inquiries will obviously identify how the incident has occurred.” Those people were confronted with a significant incident and, as a result of that incident, four people have lost their lives today, and we have three others critical in hospital. “People on both (helicopters). “It’s a difficult scene. “Members of the public and the police tried to remove the people, and commenced first aid and tried to get those people to safety.” At least 13 people needed treatment following the collision, which occurred just before 2pm, local time. Due to the area it’s located, on the sand bank, it was difficult to gain access, to get our emergency services to the scene to manage it appropriately.

Four people have died after two helicopters collided mid-air near Sea World on the Gold Coast.

It was over in seconds,'' she said. "The main part of the helicopter was intact and fell straight to the ground and lots of other bits and pieces of bits in the middle, they all just fell to the ground," Raschilla said. "It started smashing into it... Sea World Drive at Main Beach has been closed, with motorists and pedestrians advised to avoid the area. He said he heard a "loud bang" and pieces of the helicopters began to fly everywhere. "Then I heard one of the engines in one of the helicopters start to rev like the pilot was taking some sort of emergency action."

Four people are dead and more than a dozen injured after two Sea World helicopters collided before one crashed into the Broadwater on the Gold Coast.

Queensland Police say it appears the crash happened as one aircraft was taking off and the other landing.

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk called the incident an "unthinkable tragedy" and said her "deepest sympathies are with each of the families and everyone affected by this terrible accident". Mr Worrell said members of the public and police had tried to remove passengers from the aircraft and performed first aid on the injured. The other helicopter has the popular marine park's logo on its fuselage and appears to have made an emergency landing after the collision.

The deadly crash, which police said left three in critical condition, occurred on the Gold Coast, a popular holiday destination in Australia.

The company did not respond to a Monday night request for comment from The Washington Post. Police told journalists at the site that it was initially The other helicopter, which was carrying six passengers, landed on a sandbank, according to police. [statement ](https://www.atsb.gov.au/media/2023/gold-coast-helicopter-mid-air-collision)that the ATSB will publish a preliminary report about its findings in about six to eight weeks and that a final report will come later. [difficult ](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-01-02/gold-coast-helicopter-major-incident/101822136)for emergency services to access the sandbank to reach those injured or killed in the crash. The Queensland Ambulance Service said eight people were taken to Gold Coast University Hospital and one person was taken to Queensland Children’s Hospital.

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At least one aircraft bears the words “Sea World Helicopters”. Worrell said the investigation was at a “very early” stage. The other air frame has crashed, and it was upside down,” he explained. Landed on the sand not in Sea World thank goodness. The inquiries will obviously identify how the incident has occurred.” Those people were confronted with a significant incident and, as a result of that incident, four people have lost their lives today, and we have three others critical in hospital. “It’s a difficult scene. “You were a true legend, you will be missed. As it is now a police investigation we cannot provide any further information at this stage.” You helped so many people and have done so much good in your life,” said Rachelle O’Brien. You really were a beautiful soul and would light up any room you entered. All six passengers in the other helicopter, which was able to land, survived with five suffering minor injuries.