New Zealanders Among Those Onboard in Horror Accident Near Sea World<\/p>\n
On Monday afternoon, a devastating helicopter collision occurred near Sea World on the Gold Coast, resulting in four fatalities. Queensland Police have confirmed that four New Zealanders were among the passengers on one of the helicopters involved in the crash. The tragic incident took place at around 2pm, with all four deaths occurring in the same helicopter that crashed onto a sandbar after impact. The remaining three passengers are in critical condition.<\/p>\n
The other helicopter, which was able to land, had six passengers on board, all of whom survived the crash. Among the survivors were two families from New Zealand traveling together, a 44-year-old man and 43-year-old woman from one family, and a 48-year-old man and 45-year-old woman from the other. A 27-year-old woman from Western Australia also survived. The Kiwi passengers escaped with only cuts and scratches and were treated in the emergency department at Gold Coast University Hospital before being released.<\/p>\n
The pilot of the doomed helicopter has been identified as Ashley Jenkinson, a respected figure in the aviation industry and chief pilot at Sea World Helicopters. The other three fatalities in the crash were a 57-year-old woman and a 65-year-old man from the United Kingdom, and a 36-year-old woman from New South Wales. A 10-year old boy from New South Wales is currently in critical condition in Gold Coast University Hospital, while a 33-year-old woman and 9-year-old boy from Victoria are also hospitalized with serious injuries.<\/p>\n
Related:<\/strong><\/p>\n https:\/\/lastset.online\/enwatch-sea-world-helicopter-crash-video-reddit-hd\/<\/p>\n Queensland Police have stated that it appears the collision occurred as one helicopter was taking off and the other was landing at a heliport on Main Beach. Footage of the moments leading up to the crash shows bystanders filming the takeoff and landing on their phones, with one child saying “Is he going to crash?” just seconds before impact.<\/p>\n Friends and colleagues of Jenkinson have paid tribute to his “heroic” actions during last year’s floods, when he delivered supplies to those cut off by the disaster. He has been described as a “true legend” and “a big guy with a big heart.” The investigation into the cause of the collision is ongoing.<\/p>\n The Gold Coast helicopter collision on Monday was a tragic and devastating event, resulting in four fatalities and several serious injuries. Our thoughts go out to the families and loved ones of those affected by this accident.<\/p>\n To get a closer look at the heartbreaking events of the Gold Coast helicopter collision, watch the video here.<\/p>\n Families were waving to the passengers and witnessed the crash happen @6NewsAU<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/gkumxc3m7k<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Leonardo Puglisi (@Leo_Puglisi6) January 2, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\nConclusion:<\/h2>\n
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