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MMEA helicopter crashes in Pulau Angsa

Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan confirmed the incident.

By SINAR DAILY REPORTER
05 Mar 2024 11:05am
Photo credit: Social Media
Photo credit: Social Media

KUALA LUMPUR - An AgustaWestland AW139 helicopter belonging to the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) crashed in the waters near Pulau Angsa, Kuala Selangor this morning.

"We received an emergency call at about 10 am and preliminary reports indicate that four victims were rescued by fishermen," Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said when contacted.

The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) also confirmed the incident.

CAAM chief executive officer Datuk Captain Norazman Mahmud said they were still gathering information on the incident.

"Yes, there was such an incident. We will issue a statement in a while," he said.

MMEA, when contacted, also said it would be issuing a statement. - BERNAMA

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