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At least four people were killed after two helicopters collided midair near the Sea World theme park on Australia’s eastern Gold Coast on Monday, Queensland Police said. Eight others were injured, three critically.
The collision occurred as one helicopter was landing and another was taking off, police said. The crash took place around 2pm AEST opposite Seaworld Drive, the main access point to the Sea World resort, in Main Beach, the police said, citing preliminary information. One of the helicopters crashed and four passengers on board were declared dead at the scene, while three others were critically injured and were transported to a hospital, police said. Two of those passengers who passed away were British.The other helicopter, which was carrying six passengers, landed on a sandbank, according to police. Five of the passengers were taken to a hospital to be treated for minor injuries, and one person was not physically injured, they said.
The Queensland Ambulance Service said eight people were taken to Gold Coast University Hospital and one person was taken to Queensland Children’s Hospital. Police told journalists at the site that it was initially difficult for emergency services to access the sandbank and reach those injured or killed in the crash.
“My thoughts are with all those affected, including first responders, and my deepest sympathies are with those who are grieving,” he added.
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