Aerials of helicopter crash on Gold Coast

Two helicopters collided in an Australian tourist hotspot on Monday killing four passengers and critically injuring three others in a crash that drew emergency aid from beachgoers enjoying the water during the southern summer.

One helicopter appeared to have been taking off and the other landing when they collided near the Sea World theme park in Main Beach, a northern beach on the Gold Coast, Gary Worrell, Queensland state police acting inspector, said at a news conference.

Queensland Ambulance Service said earlier that 13 people were being assessed for injuries.