Two Malaysian military helicopters collided mid-air during a routine training exercise, resulting in the loss of all 10 crew members on board. The incident occurred near the naval base in Lumut, where the aircraft were rehearsing for the upcoming 90th-anniversary parade of the Royal Malaysian Navy.
One helicopter, carrying seven crew members, crashed into a stadium, while the other, with three passengers, spiraled down near a swimming pool. Videos circulating on social media captured the horrifying moment when one helicopter's rotor clipped another, causing both aircraft to plummet to the ground.
Photos of the crash site depicted the devastating aftermath, with the aircraft destroyed. Defense Minister Mohamed Nordin confirmed that all crew members were below the age of 40, and efforts are underway to verify their identities.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim expressed his condolences to the victims' families, describing the incident as "heart-wrenching" and a "great loss for the country."
The Royal Malaysian Navy announced plans to establish a committee to investigate the cause of the collision, as the nation mourns the loss of its servicemen
