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.
One helicopter crashed upside down into a sandbar at the water’s edge, scattering debris over a wide area in the accident about 2pm on Monday near the theme park at Main Beach.Four people were killed and three passengers critically injured.
“As a result of that, four people have lost their lives today and we have three others who are critical in hospital.” “My deepest sympathies are with each of the families and everyone affected by this terrible accident.” Billie Tunks said on Facebook: “Saw it hit something from the car and it just went straight down. Hope everyone is okay.”
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