10 killed in Malaysia military helicopter collision

April 23, 2024

- 3 women officers of navy among victims, local media says

By Anadolu staff

ANKARA (AA) - At least 10 personnel, including three women navy officers, were killed when two Malaysia Armed Forces helicopters collided mid-air at the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) base in Lumut, local media said on Tuesday.

All victims were confirmed dead at the scene and their bodies were taken to a hospital for identification processes, New Straits Times reported.

Seven personnel were on board an RMN Maritime Operations Helicopter (HOM-AW139) and three on board an RMN Fennec helicopter, it said.

Malaysia's Defense Ministry also confirmed the incident and said an investigation was launched to determine the cause of the incident.

* Writing by Islamuddin Sajid.

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