At least 4 dead after helicopter collision on Gold Coast

At least 4 dead after helicopter collision on Gold Coast near SeaWorld in Australia: report

At least four people have reportedly died after two helicopters collided near a SeaWorld theme park on Australia’s Gold Coast late Sunday night.

Queensland Police confirmed the crash via Twitterbut gave no information.

“Seaworld Drive in Main Beach has been closed due to a helicopter crash. Motorists and pedestrians are urged to avoid the area,” the agency said in its tweet.

According to 9News Australia, the Queensland Ambulance Service said 13 patients were being examined and six were taken to area hospitals.

Police confirmed to the outlet that one of the helicopters was able to land successfully after the planes “contacted each other.”

Pictures and video from the scene show debris covering a sandy island near the coast. Scores of rescue workers were seen on the sand island helping with the incident.

remains of a helicopterRescue workers examine the remains of one of the helicopters.ABC News (Australia)

What caused the crash is unclear.

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau investigated the collision, Chief Commissioner Angus Mitchell said.

Officials work at the scene of the helicopter crash.Three patients were evaluated and six taken to area hospitals.ABC News (Australia)

The Gold Coast region is at its busiest in January, which is the peak holiday season in Australia’s summer.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.