Malaysian navy helicopters collide in mid-air, 10 killed

KUALA LUMPUR, 23rd April, 2024 (WAM) -- Two Malaysian navy helicopters collided in mid-air during a rehearsal for a naval parade on Tuesday, killing all ten crew members aboard, Reuters reported, citing the navy.

The incident occurred at the Lumut naval base in the western state of Perak at 9:32 am on Tuesday (0132 GMT), the navy said.

"All victims were confirmed dead at the scene and sent to the Lumut naval base military hospital for identification," the navy said.