Ten people were reportedly killed Tuesday after two Malaysian Navy helicopters collided mid-air, authorities said.
The helicopters were participating in a training exercise when they collided, leading to the deaths of 10 people on board and injury to a swimmer nearby, according to The Associated Press (AP). Video appeared to show the collision occur.
🚨 BREAKING: 2 military helicopters collide in Lumut, Malaysia – 10 people killed pic.twitter.com/yMXqLMoesb
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“All victims were confirmed dead on site,” the Malaysian Navy said in a statement, the AP reported.
One helicopter was seen hovering sideways as it clipped the rotor of another helicopter partaking in the drill before both crashed down to the ground. Both aircraft suffered intense damage. An anonymous police officer told the AP the video was genuine.
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