4 killed, 3 injured as 2 helicopters collide mid-air over Australian beach

Two helicopters collided Monday over an Australian beach and passengers in one of the aircraft were injured, police said as per Associated Press. One helicopter managed to land safely after the collision near Main Beach.

The police confirmed that 4 people were killed while 3 others were critically injured in helicopter collision on Australia's Gold Coast.

The beach is located on the Gold Coast, about 45 miles south of Brisbane in Queensland state. The region is one of the nation’s most popular tourism spots and is at its busiest in January, the peak time for holidays in Australia.

Following the mid-air collision, authorities closed Seaworld Drive, which leads to the crash site. The Seaworld theme park is also nearby.

Queensland Ambulance Service said paramedics and police were at the scene.