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Gulf Today
18-05-2025
- Politics
- Gulf Today
UAE expresses solidarity with Finland, Estonia over deadly helicopters' collision
The UAE has expressed its solidarity with the Republic of Finland and the Republic of Estonia, and conveyed its sincere condolences over the victims of the collision of two helicopters near Eura Airport, which resulted in several deaths. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs extended its sincere condolences to the Republic of Finland and the Republic of Estonia, and to the families of the victims of this tragedy. On Saturday, all five people on board two helicopters were killed when the aircraft collided mid-air in Finland and crashed to the ground, police said. "Five people died in a helicopter accident near Eura Airport on Saturday," Detective Chief Inspector Johannes Siirila said in a statement. According to their flight plans, one was carrying two people and the other three. They had taken off from the Estonian capital Tallinn and were bound for Piikajarvi, a few kilometres from where they came down. Media reports said those on board were businessmen. Finnish newspaper Iltalehti quoted one witness, Antti Marjanen, who reported seeing one of the helicopters hit the other during a manoeuvre. "One of them dropped like a stone and the other one more slowly. I didn't hear any sound," Marjanen was quoted as saying. Agencies
NZ Herald
18-05-2025
- NZ Herald
Five dead after two helicopters collide in Finland
Two helicopters collided in mid-air in Finland, killing all five people on board, police said. The helicopters, carrying two and three people, took off from Tallinn and were headed for Piikajarvi. Witness Antti Marjanen reported seeing one helicopter hit the other during a manoeuvre. All five people on board two helicopters were killed when the aircraft collided in mid-air in Finland and crashed to the ground, police said. 'Five people died in a helicopter accident near Eura Airport on Saturday,' Detective Chief Inspector Johannes Siirila said in a statement. According to their flight plans, one was carrying two people and the other three. They had taken off from the Estonian capital of Tallinn and were bound for Piikajarvi, a few kilometres from where they came down. Media reports said that those on board were businessmen.
New Straits Times
18-05-2025
- General
- New Straits Times
Five killed when two helicopters collide in Finland
HELSINKI: All five people on board two helicopters were killed Saturday when the aircraft collided mid-air in Finland and crashed to the ground, police said. "Five people died in a helicopter accident near Eura Airport on Saturday," Detective Chief Inspector Johannes Siirila said in a statement. According to their flight plans, one was carrying two people and the other three. They had taken off from the Estonian capital Tallinn and were bound for Piikajarvi, a few kilometres from where they came down. Media reports said those on board were businessmen. Finnish newspaper Iltalehti quoted one witness, Antti Marjanen, who reported seeing one of the helicopters hit the other during a manoeuvre. "One of them dropped like a stone and the other one more slowly. I didn't hear any sound," Marjanen was quoted as saying. - AFP
Scottish Sun
17-05-2025
- General
- Scottish Sun
Helicopters in Finland crash into each other killing all on board in horror smash as one chopper ‘dropped like a stone'
CHOPPER HORROR Helicopters in Finland crash into each other killing all on board in horror smash as one chopper 'dropped like a stone' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) FIVE people have died after two helicopters crashed into each other in Finland. One of the helicopters reportedly "dropped like a stone" as the choppers spiralled out of control. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Emergency services arrive to the scene of the crash Credit: AFP The two helicopters collided and crashed in a wooded area near Eura airport at around 12pm, according to police. Terrified bystanders watched as the choppers fell 600ft from the sky into the nearby woodland. One witness Antti Marjanen saw the helicopters hit each other during a manoeuvre. Marjanen told Finnish media outlet Iltalehti: 'One of them dropped like a stone and the other one more slowly. "I didn't hear any sound,' National Bureau of Investigation Detective Chief Inspector Johannes Siirilä said: 'Five people have died in a helicopter accident near Eura airport on Saturday." The Estonian Ministry of Foreign affairs confirmed to public broadcaster ERR that everyone on board the helicopters had died. More to follow... For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos. Like us on Facebook at TheSunUS and follow us on X at @TheUSSun
The Irish Sun
17-05-2025
- General
- The Irish Sun
Helicopters in Finland crash into each other killing all on board in horror smash as one chopper ‘dropped like a stone'
FIVE people have died after two helicopters crashed into each other in Finland. One of the helicopters reportedly "dropped like a stone" as the choppers spiralled out of control. Advertisement 1 Emergency services arrive to the scene of the crash Credit: AFP The two helicopters collided and crashed in a wooded area near Eura airport at around 12pm, according to police. Terrified bystanders watched as the choppers fell 600ft from the sky into the nearby woodland. One witness Antti Marjanen saw the helicopters hit each other during a manoeuvre. Marjanen told Finnish media outlet Iltalehti: 'One of them dropped like a stone and the other one more slowly. Advertisement "I didn't hear any sound,' National Bureau of Investigation Detective Chief Inspector Johannes Siirilä said: 'Five people have died in a helicopter accident near Eura airport on Saturday." The Estonian Ministry of Foreign affairs confirmed to public broadcaster ERR that everyone on board the helicopters had died. The helicopters had reportedly taken off from Estonia , and were on their way to an aviation event. Advertisement Most read in The US Sun There were three people in one and two in the other. More to follow... For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos . Like us on Facebook at
