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2 killed after Malaysian helicopters collide

  • 08 Nov 2020
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A pair of helicopter from a Malaysian pilot school collided during training on Sunday, leaving two people dead.

A clip of the accident that went viral showed one of the helicopters falling into a wooded part of the city. The second helicopter landed on a school field. 

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According to the transport ministry, both helicopters took off at Subang Airport for a regular training session.

Transport Minister Wee Ka Siong confirmed the death of two crew members and added that investigation has been launched.

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