Collision of two helicopters in eastern Australian city of Gold Coast, 4 people dead, 13 Injured

The other helicopter managed to land safely, Queensland state police said in a statement.

At least four people have died and 13 people have been injured as a result of a collision of two helicopters on Monday near the eastern Australian city of Gold Coast, local media reported.

The collision occurred in mid-air as one helicopter was landing, while the other was trying to take off, according to Gold Cost Bulletin newspaper.

It is reported that at least three people were in critical condition following the crash.

The Queensland Ambulance Service said that emergency services had come to the scene of the accident.

The Gold Coast region is one of the nation’s most popular tourism spots and is at its busiest in January, the peak time for holidays in Australia.
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