British couple among four dead in helicopter collision
A deadly helicopter collision claimed the lives of four passengers on Australia’s Gold Coast.
Two helicopters collided on the seafront with three more people critically injured.
Diane and Ron Hughes from Liverpool were killed, along with two Australians including one of the pilots.
Gary Worrell of Queensland state police said all the helicopter collision victims were on one chopper.
This helicopter was completely wrecked while the other was able to land safely despite some damage.
Jet skiers and beachgoers rushed to assist.
The helicopters collided as one came in to land while the other was taking off.
It happened near the Sea World theme park in Main Beach.
Operator Sea World Helicopters is cooperating with the crash investigation.
“We are devastated and our sincere condolences go to all those involved,” it said.
Have your say Cancel reply
Subscribe/Login to Travel Mole Newsletter
Travel Mole Newsletter is a subscriber only travel trade news publication. If you are receiving this message, simply enter your email address to sign in or register if you are not. In order to display the B2B travel content that meets your business needs, we need to know who are and what are your business needs. ITR is free to our subscribers.

































Global tourism exceeds 1.5 billion travelers announces UN-Tourism
Qatar Airways offers reduced timetable to over 60 destinations
WTTC global tourism reached record economic impact of 11 trillion in 2025
Hands In, UATP join forces for airline multi-card payments
Suspension of all regional trains in Catalonia following two new rail accidents in Spain