Australia: Helicopter crashed during military operation, four military personnel missing since the accident
An Australian military helicopter has crashed near Lindemann Island, leaving four military personnel missing. At present, a campaign is being run to find them. This information has been given by the Defense Department. The families of the missing army personnel have been informed but so far no trace of them has been found.
Four military personnel are missing after an Australian military helicopter crashed into the waters near Lindemann Island off the coast of Queensland. The Defense Department informed about this on Saturday.
The department said the Australian Army MRH-90 Taipan helicopter was participating in a night-time training activity as part of Exercise Talisman Saber 2023, a bilateral joint military exercise between Australia and the US. Meanwhile, it was reported missing on Friday late at night.
Four crew members were on board at the time of the incident, and are still missing since the incident. The rescue operation has been started as soon as this information is received. The department said military and civilian search and rescue aircraft and vessels are conducting search and rescue operations at the scene.
The families of the affected personnel have been informed. At present, no clue has been found about the missing officers. Further details on the matter are awaited.
