Shocking moment military helicopters crash mid-air sending them hurtling to ground & killing all 10 onboard in Malaysia

TEN people have been killed after two navy helicopters collided mid-air during a parade in Malaysia this morning.

One of the choppers clipped the other’s rotor, sending them both hurtling into the ground in deadly tailspins before smashing into the ground.

The moment the two choppers collided

Reuters

Emergency personnel work at the site of a the double helicopter crash[/caption]

There were no survivors.

The incident took place at 9.30am local time (2.30am BST) in the town of Lumut, home to a large navy base.

The helicopters were rehearsing for a Royal Malaysian Navy parade.

The Malaysian Navy said: “All victims were confirmed dead on site and the remains were sent to the [Lumut] Military Hospital for identification.”

They added that an investigation would be underway soon.

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