Tragic Helicopter Collision Claims Five Lives in Finland

Five individuals have tragically lost their lives as two helicopters collided in Finnish airspace while en route to a local aviation event.

Five people have been confirmed dead following a mid-air collision involving two civilian helicopters in Finland. The crash occurred near Eura Airport shortly after noon local time (10:00 GMT), shortly after the helicopters took off together from Tallinn, the capital of Estonia.

Local police reported that the helicopters collided as they made their way to an aviation event at the Piikajärvi Flight Center in Kokemäki. According to initial reports, there were two passengers in one helicopter and three in the other.

Witnesses and rescue personnel discovered the wreckage of the helicopters in a nearby wooded region. The aircraft involved were registered in foreign countries, and both Finnish and Estonian officials are collaborating on the ongoing investigation into the cause of the tragic accident. Authorities are working to determine the circumstances that led to this catastrophic event as the community mourns the loss.