Two helicopters operated by the Royal Malaysian Navy collided today during a rehearsal for the annual naval parade over the town of Lumut, resulting in the death of all 10 crew members.
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The aircraft involved in the accident were an AgustaWestland AW139HOM (M503-3) and an AS550 Fennec (M502-6), which crashed near a stadium with a running track in the city.
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The two helicopters were part of a limited fleet of just 15 aircraft operated by the Royal Malaysian Navy.
Rescue teams were immediately dispatched to the site, but sadly confirmed that there were no survivors. The area around the stadium was cordoned off to allow investigations into the cause of the accident. Military and local authorities have already begun a detailed investigation to determine the circumstances that led to the fatal collision.
The naval parade, an annual demonstration of capabilities and unity of the Navy, is temporarily suspended while the families of the victims are notified and safety procedures are rigorously reviewed.
The Royal Malaysian Navy has expressed its condolences to the families of the deceased crew members and has promised total transparency in the ongoing investigations.
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