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Scottish Sun
17-05-2025
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- 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
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- 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
RTHK
17-05-2025
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- RTHK
Several dead after two helicopters collide in Finland
Several dead after two helicopters collide in Finland No immediate reason for the crash has been established. Photo: Reuters Several people died on Saturday when two helicopters carrying a total of five people collided mid-air in Finland and crashed to the ground, police said. "The accident has resulted in several fatalities. The exact number of victims and the identities of the passengers are still being determined," the police said in a statement. Media reported that the helicopters had taken off from Estonia and were carrying businessmen, with three people in one and two in the other. Reports said they collided west of the capital Helsinki, around midday. Officials gave no indication of what caused the collision. Finnish newspaper Iltalehti quoted a witness, Antti Marjanen, as saying they saw 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)
Time of India
17-05-2025
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- Time of India
'Several fatalities' after two helicopters collide in Finland: police
Several people died Saturday when two helicopters carrying a total of five collided mid-air in Finland and crashed to the ground, police said. "The accident has resulted in several fatalities. The exact number of victims and the identities of the passengers are still being determined," the police said in a statement. Media reported that the helicopters had taken off from Estonia and were carrying businessmen, with three people in one and two in the other. Reports said they collided west of the capital Helsinki around midday. Officials gave no indication of what caused the collision. Finnish newspaper Iltalehti quoted a witness, Antti Marjanen, as saying they saw one of the helicopters hit the other during a manoeuvre. Live Events "One of them dropped like a stone and the other one more slowly. I didn't hear any sound," Marjanen was quoted as saying.
Straits Times
17-05-2025
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- Straits Times
‘Several fatalities' after two helicopters collide in Finland
A fire department vehicle near the site of the crash between two helicopters in Eura, Finland, on May 17. PHOTO: REUTERS 'Several fatalities' after two helicopters collide in Finland HELSINKI - Several people died on May 17 when two helicopters carrying a total of five collided mid-air in Finland and crashed to the ground, police said. 'The accident has resulted in several fatalities. The exact number of victims and the identities of the passengers are still being determined,' the police said in a statement. Media reported that the helicopters had taken off from Estonia and were carrying businessmen, with three people in one and two in the other. Reports said they collided west of the capital Helsinki around midday. Officials gave no indication of what caused the collision. Finnish newspaper Iltalehti quoted a witness, Mr Antti Marjanen, as saying they saw 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,' Mr Marjanen was quoted as saying. AFP Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
