A report details how five individuals lost their lives when two helicopters crashed in Finland, prompting an investigation by local police and international authorities.
Two Helicopters Collide in Finland, Resulting in Five Fatalities
Two Helicopters Collide in Finland, Resulting in Five Fatalities
Tragic mid-air collision near Eura Airfield as two helicopters crash during flight.
Five people perished in a tragic mid-air collision involving two helicopters near Eura Airfield in Finland, according to local police reports. The incident occurred shortly after noon local time (10:00 GMT) when both helicopters took off simultaneously from Tallinn, Estonia.
Emergency responders discovered the wreckage in a nearby wooded region. Eyewitness accounts indicate that one helicopter was carrying two passengers, while the other had three aboard. Reports suggest the aircraft were en route to an aviation event at the Piikajärvi Flight Center located in Kokemäki.
The helicopters involved in the crash were registered outside of Finland, prompting an investigation led by local law enforcement. Collaborative efforts for the probe are underway between Finnish and Estonian officials, as they work to uncover the circumstances surrounding this devastating accident.
