Investigation under way into Sea World chopper crash

The wreckage of a helicopter is seen following the collision near Seaworld, on the Gold Coast

The wreckage of a helicopter is seen following the collision near Seaworld, on the Gold Coast Source: AAP / DAVE HUNT

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Four people have died and three others are currently in critical condition following a mid-air crash between two Sea World helicopters on the Gold Coast. The incident occured on Monday afternoon just outside of the Sea World theme park resort.

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