Malaysia: Two navy helicopters clash mid-air, resulting in 10 killed
PTC News Desk: In a devastating incident, ten crew members lost their lives as two navy helicopters collided mid-air during a rehearsal for a Royal Malaysian Navy parade. The accident occurred at the Lumut naval base in the western state of Perak at 9:32 am on Tuesday morning.
At least 10 people k1lled when two military helicopters collided midair in Lumut, #Malaysia. pic.twitter.com/gR45qrwjVZ
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The victims, all crew members aboard the aircraft, were confirmed deceased at the scene of the collision. The Royal Malaysian Navy swiftly released a statement confirming the tragic event and indicating that the bodies were transported to the Lumut army base hospital for identification purposes.
The collision, which claimed the lives of all onboard, marks a somber day for Malaysia and its naval community. The circumstances surrounding the accident are under investigation as authorities seek to determine the cause of the collision and prevent similar tragedies in the future.
- With inputs from agencies
