Ten people were killed on Tuesday after two helicopters collided in mid-air during a rehearsal for a Royal Malaysian Navy parade, the navy said in a statement. All 10 were crew members aboard the aircraft involved in the accident, which occurred at the Lumut naval base in the western state of Perak at 9.32 a.m. Tuesday morning (0132 GMT), the navy said.
“All victims were confirmed dead at the scene and sent to the Lumut army base hospital for identification,” the navy said.
BREAKING!🚨 SHOCK VIDEO! ⚠️
Two Malaysian Navy helicopters collide in mid-air over Royal Malaysian Navy Base during an exercise and come crashing to the ground.
There were NO SURVIVORS. ALL 10 occupants sadly perished.
Incompetence, or a terrible accident?… pic.twitter.com/u1y24kdh9b
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In a statement, the navy confirmed the death of all 10 crew members aboard the aircraft involved in the accident, news agency Reuters reported.
“All victims were confirmed dead at the scene and sent to the Lumut army base hospital for identification,” the navy said.