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Emergency services are on the scene of a major incident involving two helicopters that collided near the popular tourist strip of Main Beach on Australia’s Gold Coast, south of Brisbane, according to first responders.
The Queensland Ambulance Service said on Twitter that 13 patients were being assessed at the scene.
Queensland Police said early investigations indicated the helicopters collided around 2 p.m. local time on Monday, and one was able to subsequently land. Police say Sea World Drive has been closed to traffic and urged motorists and pedestrians to avoid the area.
Sea World Drive is the main access point for the marine park that’s popular with tourists on the heart of the Gold Coast. It’s peak tourist season in the region right now, with schools closed for the long summer break.
This is a developing story.
