At least three dead and three in critical conditon after two helicopters collide near Sea World theme park in Australia

AT least three people are dead after two helicopters collided this morning. Three more are in a critical condition and 13 people in total are being tended to following the crash in the Gold Coast, Australia. EPAEmergency services inspecting the aftermath of a helicopter crash[/caption] At least three people are dead and three more are in a critical conditionEPA One of the helicopters managed to land successfully after it is said to have clipped the other one near a Sea World resort. The fatalities are thought to have been occupants of the other. Witness Emma Burch told the Gold Coast Bulletin the accident appeared to occur when one chopper was taking off and as the other landed. She said: “They clipped each other. Massive bang heard right through the Broadwater tourist park then the swooshing as the one that lost control hit the water and broke apart. “It’s just awful. Everyone is in shock.” Queensland Police tweeted: “Seaworld Drive in Main Beach has been closed off due to a helicopter crash. Motorists and pedestrians are urged to avoid the area.”