One individual has died after a helicopter crashed onto the roof of a resort in Cairns, Australia on Monday, Aug. 12.
In an announcement, the Queensland Police Service confirmed that the pilot, who was the one occupant of the plane, was declared lifeless on the scene after the helicopter collided with the resort roof.
“Police are investigating following a deadly aviation incident in Cairns Metropolis this morning, August 12,” police stated of their assertion. “Emergency companies have been known as to the intersection of The Esplanade and Florence Road round 1:50 am following reviews a twin engine Helicopter colliding with the roof of a resort.”
Regardless of the collision leading to a “hearth on high of the resort,” company on the location and members of the general public on the bottom sustained no accidents after an evacuation was carried out, the police assertion added.
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“The pilot and single occupant of the plane was situated and declared deceased on the scene, and forensic investigations are underway to formally determine them,” the Queensland Police continued.
“An exclusion zone stays in place encompassing The Esplanade, Minnie Road, Abbott Road and Florence Road,” they added.
Shane Holmes, appearing chief superintendent of the Queensland Police Service, told reporters, per 10 Information First Queensland, that two resort company obtained remedy for “minor accidents” that have been sustained from the impression of the collision.
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He added that the plane had been taken from a common aviation hangar and “was an unauthorized flight.”
The outlet additionally added that the crash happened at a Double Tree Lodge by Hilton.
PEOPLE has contacted the Queensland Police Service for additional remark.
“Police have declared a Public Security Preservation Act (PSPA) in Cairns Metropolis because of an aviation incident this morning, August 12,” a second release from Queensland Police Service said early Monday morning.
“The PSPA has an up to date exclusion zone encompassing Esplanade, Minnie Road, Abbott Road and Florence Road.”
An investigation into the occasions is ongoing.
