A seaplane crashed off the coast of Rottnest Island, Western Australia, on Tuesday, leaving three people unaccounted for. Four survivors were rescued, while authorities continue to search for the missing.
Three people remain unaccounted for after a seaplane crash ed off the coast of Rottnest Island while taking off on Tuesday. Water Police and several private boats rushed to the scene after the privately owned aircraft crashed into waters near Thompson Bay shortly after take-off around 4pm.Two RAC rescue helicopters were dispatched to the Island and four people were pulled from the water. Police said seven people, including one pilot, were on board the aircraft.
Police Commissioner Col Blanch said authorities were still working to ascertain details of the incident. Police believe the plane hit Phillip Rock, about 600 metres from the coastline at the entrance to Thompson Bay, shortly before the crash. “This is very much an unfolding incident and police have significant resources on the scene, and we are doing everything we can,” Blanch said. “There have been a number of members of the public who did not hesitate to assist, and I do thank them for their efforts.”The aftermath of the crash was captured on video by several commuters on board the Rottnest ferry, with images of the plane sinking shared on social media.he heard ambulance sirens in the vicinity of the jetty before watching almost half a dozen civilian vessels make their way to the scene to aid in the rescue.“The rescue boat and about four or five civilian vessels got there straight away.In a post on X, Premier Roger Cook said images of the unfolding emergency were “deeply concerning”. “My thoughts are with those affected, and I want to thank our first responders who are attending to the crash site,” he said
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