Over ten people were killed as two navy helicopters collided in mid-air during rehearsal for a Royal Malaysian Navy celebration event.
The Navy released a statement confirming the casualties on the site. It added that the accident happened while rehearsing at a naval base in northern Peral state for the celebration of the 90th anniversary.
The statement read, ‘All victims were confirmed dead on site’. It further added that the remains have been sent to the hospital to be identified.
According to the official reports, seven crew members were aboard the AW139 operation helicopter. AgustaWestland, a subsidiary of the Italian defence contractor Leonardo produces the aircraft.
The remaining three members were on a Fennec lightweight helicopter, manufactured by European multinational defense conglomerate Airbus.
According to the media sources, the AW139 crashed at a sports complex at the naval base, while the Fennec hit a nearby swimming pool.
The cause of the accident is yet to be identified and the navy stated it would launch an investigation.
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