Two civilian helicopters collided in mid-air near the city of Kokemäki, Finland, killing five people.
Accident Details
The helicopters, carrying a total of five people, were headed to an aviation event at the Piikajärvi Airfield. They took off together from Tallinn, Estonia’s capital city, on Saturday. Authorities found the wreckage of both helicopters in a forest.
The Finnish police are investigating the cause of the crash, working closely with their Estonian counterparts. The incident occurred around noon local time.
Investigation
The police have confirmed that all five people on board were killed in the accident. One helicopter had two people on board, while the other had three. The exact circumstances of the collision are still being examined.
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