Tragic news unfolded in Lumut, Malaysia, as two navy helicopters collided during a military rehearsal, resulting in the loss of ten lives. The collision, captured on local media, occurred at 09:30 local time in Lumut, where a navy base resides.
Regrettably, there were no survivors, and all victims were confirmed deceased on the scene. Their remains were taken to the Lumut Military Hospital for identification. The Royal Malaysian Navy has vowed to launch a thorough investigation to determine the cause of this heartbreaking incident.
The helicopters involved were a HOM M503-3 and a Fennec M502-6, carrying seven and three individuals respectively. The HOM M503-3 crashed onto a running track, while the Fennec M502-6 landed in a nearby swimming pool.
Responders from the state’s fire and rescue department were promptly alerted, arriving on the scene at 09:50 local time to assist. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim expressed condolences and solidarity with the families of the victims, acknowledging the profound sorrow felt by the nation.
This tragedy comes just months after another helicopter incident involving a Malaysian coast guard aircraft, which fortunately ended with the rescue of all onboard. Today, our thoughts are with the families and loved ones affected by this devastating event.
Tragic news unfolded in Lumut, Malaysia, as two navy helicopters collided during a military rehearsal, resulting in the loss of ten lives. The collision, captured on local media, occurred at 09:30 local time in Lumut, where a navy base resides.
Regrettably, there were no survivors, and all victims were confirmed deceased on the scene. Their remains were taken to the Lumut Military Hospital for identification. The Royal Malaysian Navy has vowed to launch a thorough investigation to determine the cause of this heartbreaking incident.
The helicopters involved were a HOM M503-3 and a Fennec M502-6, carrying seven and three individuals respectively. The HOM M503-3 crashed onto a running track, while the Fennec M502-6 landed in a nearby swimming pool.
Responders from the state’s fire and rescue department were promptly alerted, arriving on the scene at 09:50 local time to assist. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim expressed condolences and solidarity with the families of the victims, acknowledging the profound sorrow felt by the nation.
This tragedy comes just months after another helicopter incident involving a Malaysian coast guard aircraft, which fortunately ended with the rescue of all onboard. Today, our thoughts are with the families and loved ones affected by this devastating event.