Miraculous Survival: Tourists Walk Away from Bali Helicopter Crash

Two Australian and three Indonesian nationals survived a helicopter crash in Bali after the aircraft became entangled in a kite string. The incident occurred in Pecatu village, Bali's coastal area. All five individuals on board were evacuated safely, with three taken to the hospital for further treatment.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Denpasar | Updated: 19-07-2024 16:27 IST | Created: 19-07-2024 16:27 IST
Miraculous Survival: Tourists Walk Away from Bali Helicopter Crash
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Two Australian and three Indonesian nationals remarkably survived a helicopter crash in Bali, attributed to entanglement in a kite string, officials disclosed on Friday.

The Bell 505 Jet Ranger X helicopter, operated by PT. Whitesky Aviation, crashed in Pecatu village, situated in Bali's southern coastal region, according to a statement from Indonesia's transportation ministry.

Images disseminated by Indonesia's Search and Rescue Agency depicted the helicopter on a limestone cliff in a severely damaged state, with five people on board, including the crew and passengers.

"All victims could be evacuated safely," read a statement from the Bali rescue agency on Friday. Three of the survivors have been taken to a hospital for additional medical attention.

Indonesia, an archipelago of approximately 270 million, has experienced multiple transportation disasters in recent years, including plane crashes and ferry accidents.

Authorities announced that a team has been dispatched to the crash site to conduct a thorough investigation.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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