Ten dead in the fall of two military helicopters in Malaysia

Two military helicopters crashed into the air and collapsed as a result during Tuesday's exercises in Malaysia, leaving all 10 people on board dead, Malaysian navy reported.

Helicopters were doing exercises on a navy base in the north of the country during preparations for the 90th anniversary of the Navy when they crashed, the navy said in a media communique.

The death of all victims was confirmed at the site of the”, she said, adding their morto remains to the hospital for identification.

Seven crew members were on the AW139 helicopter, which serves for naval operations, the navy reported.

This helicopter is the production of AgustaWestland, the subsidiary of Italian defense contractor Leonardo.

Three other crew members were on the light helicopter, Fennec, which is the product of the European Airbous.

Local media reported that AW139 collapsed near a sports complex at the naval base, until Fenneec fell into a nearby swimming pool.

Malaysian navy said it will launch an investigation to learn the cause of the accident. /rel