In a recent incident just occurred today, an AW139 helicopter owned by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) crashed approximately 5 nautical miles near Pulau Angsa, Selangor. The incident occurred around 10 AM, and fortunately, all four passengers, including the pilot, have been reported safe.
The helicopter was engaged in monitoring operations in the waters of Klang when the crash transpired. While the exact cause of the incident is yet to be determined, initial reports indicate that it occurred during the helicopter's surveillance activities.
Watch the video of the incident below:
Helikopter AW139 milik APMM terhempas, 4 penumpang terselamat
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Pelabuhan Klang: Helikopter AW139 milik Agensi Penguatkuasaan Maritim Malaysia (APMM) terhempas di 5 batu nautika berhampiran Pulau Angsa, hari ini.
Empat penumpang termasuk juruterbang dilaporkan selamat dalam pic.twitter.com/Krxv9eicVs
Security forces are currently en route to the crash site to provide assistance to all members and officers of the MMEA involved in the incident. This includes support for any potential rescue or evacuation efforts that may be required.
The MMEA has stated that they will be issuing an official statement regarding the incident, shedding more light on the circumstances leading to the crash and the subsequent response and safety measures undertaken.
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Source: Harian Metro
