Seaworld Fatal helicopter crash

Seaworld Fatal helicopter crash

Four people have died following a crash involving two helicopters on the Gold Coast today (January 2).

Initial investigations indicate the crash occurred around 2pm when one helicopter was landing and another was taking off near Seaworld Drive in Main Beach.

One of the helicopters managed to successfully land on a sandbank.

Four people, travelling in the crashed helicopter, were declared deceased at the scene.

A further three people, also travelling in the crashed helicopter, suffered critical injuries and were taken to hospital.

Six people were travelling in the helicopter that landed safely.

Five patients in this helicopter suffered minor injuries and were taken to Gold Coast University Hospital. One person was physically uninjured.

Forensic Crash Unit investigations are continuing with assistance from the Australian Transport Safety Bureau.

There is no further information available at this time.

Source: Queensland Police

Video of Helicopter Rides with Sea World, Gold Coast on a good day, Very Sad this has happened on what was a very busy day at the sea world theme Park