Two helicopters have collided in an Australian vacationer hotspot, killing 4 passengers and critically injuring three others.

One helicopter appeared to have been taking off and the opposite touchdown once they collided close to the Sea World theme park at Main Beach, a northern seaside on the Gold Coast, stated Gary Worrell, Queensland state police appearing inspector.

One helicopter landed safely on a sandbank, however particles from the opposite was unfold throughout an space police described as troublesome to entry.

The useless and three most significantly injured folks have been all passengers within the crashed helicopter.

“Members of the public and police tried to remove the people and they commenced first aid and tried to get those people to safety from an airframe that was upside down,” Mr Worrell stated.

“(People on) Jet Skis, family boaters, ordinary members of the public rushed to assist these people.”

Passengers within the different helicopter, which misplaced its windscreen within the crash, are additionally receiving medical help.

Footage of the crash confirmed a helicopter shortly after take-off being clipped by one other plane flying over the water.

A witness named John informed Melbourne radio station 3AW that patrons at Sea World heard the crash, and workers moved swiftly to shut off areas closest to the crash.

“There was a massive, massive bang,” he stated. “It was just huge.

“I’m not sure if it was the propellers or whatever hitting against each other. But there was this poor lady and her son near the helipad in tears.”

Queensland premier Annastacia Palaszczuk stated the accident was an “unthinkable tragedy”.

“My deepest sympathies are with each of the families and everyone affected by this terrible accident,” she stated.

Australian Transport Safety Bureau chief commissioner Angus Mitchell stated an investigation into the reason for the crash was below means.

Queensland Ambulance Service stated earlier that 13 folks have been being assessed for accidents.

The Gold Coast area is at its busiest in January, the height time for holidays in Australia’s summer season.