Two Malaysian military helicopters collided and crashed during a training session on Tuesday, killing all 10 people on board, the navy said.
The helicopters were rehearsing at a naval base in northern Perak state for the navy's 90th anniversary celebration next month when the accident occurred, the navy said in a brief statement.
“All victims were confirmed dead on site," it said, adding that the remains have been sent to the hospital to be identified.
A video circulating on social media purportedly showing the incident showed several helicopters flying low in a formation. One of the helicopters veered sideways and clipped the rotor of another, causing both to plunge and crash.
The navy said seven crew members were aboard the AW139 maritime operation helicopter, which is produced by AgustaWestland, a subsidiary of the Italian defense contractor Leonardo. Three other crew members were aboard a Fennec lightweight helicopter, manufactured by European multinational defense conglomerate Airbus.
Local media reported that the AW139 crashed at a sports complex at the naval base, while the Fennec hit a nearby swimming pool.
The navy said it would launch an investigation to determine what caused the accident.
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