A rehearsal is going on for the Navy parade in Malaysia where two Malaysian Navy helicopters collided in mid air and accident occurred. In this accident 10 crew members has lost there life according to navy statement. The accident captured in a video which is circulating in the social media.
The accident occurred at the Lumut naval base in the western Malaysian state of Perak at around 9.32 am (local times).
According to the Royal Malaysian Navy, all victims confirmed dead at the accident place. Laterly they were sent to the Lumut Army Base hospital for identification.
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A tragic incident unfolded when a HOM M503-3 helicopter, carrying seven individuals, tragically crashed onto a running track. Concurrently, the Fennec M502-6 helicopter, transporting three others, collided and plunged into a nearby swimming pool, as reported by the BBC.
The which is circulating through local news or social media showed a group of helicopters flying together. One helicopter’s rotor hit another, causing both to crash. The police verified the video and said it genuine.
The navy plans to investigate why the accident happened.
Defense Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the helicopters involved were practicing for a parade marking the 90th anniversary of the Royal Malaysian Navy, set for Saturday.
