Three people have been killed after a seaplane carrying tourists crashed off the coast of Western Australia. Four people survived the accident. Three of them are seriously injured and are being treated in hospital, three others are missing.
The accident occurred on Tuesday afternoon (local time) during take-off from Rottnest Island near the metropolitan city of Perth. The victims are a 65-year-old Swiss woman, a 60-year-old Dane and the 34-year-old pilot.
Boats rushed to help
Numerous boats in the area immediately rushed to the scene of the accident to help those affected. They risked their own safety to help complete strangers in desperate need, Western Australia Premier Roger Cook said.
Searching for hours in the sea
After the accident, police divers searched the water for hours for three of the seven initially missing passengers. They were discovered at night, but could only be found dead. Authorities are investigating what exactly happened. The survivors will later be questioned by investigators about the accident.
Video of the rescue operation:
According to Australian news agency AAP, the Cessna 208 Caravan was recently purchased by operator Swan River Seaplanes to offer sightseeing flights over Perth and Rottnest Island. The island with its white sandy beaches and beautiful bays is a popular holiday destination for tourists from all over the world.
Source: Krone
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