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Air ambulance helicopter crashes in Sarawak
Malaysia's aviation authority was notified of the incident involving a medical evacuation helicopter in Sarawak on Wednesday afternoon. Details of the crash and any casualties remain unclear.
LSN Malaysia ·
The Department of Civil Aviation Malaysia received notification of the helicopter incident at 3:58 p.m. on Wednesday, according to the Flight Information Service.
The air ambulance service helicopter went down in Sarawak, marking another aviation incident in the state. Initial reports indicate the aircraft was operating a medical evacuation mission at the time of the accident.
The aviation authority has launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash. Further details regarding the number of people on board, the location of the incident, and the extent of damage were not immediately available.
The incident comes amid heightened focus on aviation safety standards across the region. Authorities are expected to release additional information once preliminary assessments are completed.