Two Navy Choppers Collided during training in Malaysia, 10 Killed

Two Navy Choppers Collided during training in Malaysia

Ten people on board were killed when two Malaysian military helicopters collided during a training exercise

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All victims were confirmed dead at the scene

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video circulating on social media showed several helicopters flying low over a structure and was claimed to have taken place at the same time

AW139 maritime operations helicopter was carrying seven crew members

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The lightweight Fennec helicopter, manufactured by the European multinational defense company Airbus, carried three additional crew members.

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Choppers Fennec hit a nearby swimming pool, AW139 crashed into a naval station sports complex

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