10 killed as two Malaysian military choppers collide

 In Kuala Lumpur, tragedy struck as two Malaysian military helicopters collided mid-air and subsequently crashed during a routine training session on Tuesday. The devastating incident resulted in the loss of all 10 crew members aboard, as confirmed by the nation's rescue agency.

Footage circulating online captured a dimmed moment as multiple helicopters glided in conformation above the Lumut nonmilitary base, positioned roughly 160 km down from Kuala Lumpur. The aircraft were engaged in a cover-history trial ahead of the forthcoming Naval Day fests in May.

In a woeful turn of events, one copter appeared to collide with the hinder rotor of another during the trial, transferring both twisting over in a breakdown before crashing. According to Suhaimy Mohamad Suhail, a elderly operations commander from the fire and deliverance department, the collision passed during flight training, performing in the loss of all 10 crew members onboard, as verified by medical labor force.

The copters involved were linked as a Eurocopter AS555SN Fennec and an AgustaWestland AW139, as reported by the deliverance agency. Photos depict the Eurocopter mangled amidst the wreckage on the nonmilitary base colosseum track, girdled by deliverance brigades and scattered debris. Meanwhile, the AgustaWestland copter crashed in the vicinity of the nonmilitary base’s swimming pool area.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim extended his sincere condolences to the families of the victims, admitting the nation's profound grief over the woeful incident.

Expressing solidarity, Malaysia’s King Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar, along with Queen Zarith, conveyed their deep sadness over the loss of the country's icons in the unfortunate event through a post on social media.