In a heartbreaking turn of events, two helicopters collided mid-air near Eura Airport in Finland, resulting in the loss of five lives. The accident occurred around 12:00 local time (10:00 GMT) shortly after the helicopters took off from Tallinn, the capital of Estonia.
Local police reported that the wreckage was discovered in a wooded area near the airfield, revealing that there were two occupants in one helicopter and three in the other. These individuals were en route to an aviation event scheduled at the Piikajärvi Flight Center in Kokemäki, as reported by local media.
Both helicopters involved in the crash were registered outside Finland, and the investigation into the collision is currently underway. Authorities from Finland and Estonia are collaborating closely to determine the cause of the tragic incident.
