Tourists die in Australia seaplane crash
Two foreign tourists have died in an aircraft crash off Rottnest Island in Australia.
Tourists from Switzerland and Denmark as well as the pilot died,
It is being probed by investigators from the Australian Transport Safety Bureau.
ATSB chief commissioner Angus Mitchell says it hopes to release a preliminary report in about two months.
Three other tourists onboard the Cessna 208 seaplane were injured.
“My thoughts go out to the families and friends of the victims. This is no doubt very difficult for everyone involved,” Western Australia state Premier Roger Cook said at a news conference.
The crash was seen by holidaymakers sunbathing in the beach.
Rottnest Island is a popular holiday destination a short distance from the city of Perth.
The ATSB said it has received reports the plane hit the water during its during take-off.
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