On Saturday, a tragic midair collision between two helicopters in western Finland resulted in the deaths of five individuals. The incident occurred near Kauttua shortly after noon, with the wreckage landing approximately 700 meters from a major road. Several rescue units were dispatched, and Finnish police confirmed that three people occupied one helicopter and two in the other, both of which had departed from Tallinn, Estonia, en route to Piikajarvi Airport. An investigation into the cause of the collision is ongoing, with authorities closely coordinating across borders.
Five people died in a helicopter accident near Eura Airport on Saturday, as reported by Detective Chief Inspector Johannes Siirila. Authorities continue investigating the incident.
Finnish police confirmed the midair collision of two helicopters occurred shortly after noon near Kauttua, with initial reports indicating it involved Estonian businessmen.
Media reports suggest the civilian helicopters had taken off from Estonia's capital, Tallinn, heading towards Piikajarvi Airport, about 15 kilometers from Eura.
Witness accounts describe seeing the two helicopters collide during a maneuver, though the exact cause of the accident remains unclear.
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