Two helicopters collide at Broadwater on Gold Coast with one crashing and the other landing

Two helicopters have collided on the Gold Coast in a “major incident” that has left an unknown number of people injured.

Queensland police said one helicopter managed to successfully land near the Sea World theme park.

“Police and emergency services are currently responding to a helicopter crash,” the police said in a statement.

“Early investigations indicate that the crash occurred around 2pm when two helicopters came into contact with each other. One managed to successfully land.

“There are injuries in the other helicopter with emergency services working at the scene.”

Police are urging motorists and pedestrians to avoid Seaworld Drive at Main Beach.

GOLD COAST: Seaworld Drive in Main Beach has been closed off due to a helicopter crash. Motorists and pedestrians are urged to avoid the area.

— Queensland Police (@QldPolice) January 2, 2023

The Queensland Ambulance service said “multiple QAS resources and other emergency services are on the scene”.

#MainBeach – Multiple QAS resources and other emergency services are on the scene of a major incident involving two helicopter at 1.59pm. No further details at this time.

— Queensland Ambulance (@QldAmbulance) January 2, 2023

The Courier Mail reported the collision happened near Sea World.

Witnesses told the news outlet they saw two helicopters crash into each other. Volunteer marine rescue skipper Matt Fitzpatrick said at that point they did “not know the state of those who were aboard”.

source: theguardian.com