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    Pilot killed as helicopter crashes into roof of Cairns hotel in early hours of morning

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    Emergency services evacuated hundreds from building as aircraft owner says flight was ‘unauthorised’ Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastThe owner of a helicopter that crashed into the roof of a large hotel in the centre of Cairns, killing its pilot, says the flight was “unauthorised”.Queensland ambulance said emergency services were called to the Double Tree Hotel by Hilton hotel on the Esplanade, on the city’s main waterfront, around 1.50am on Monday. Hundreds of people were evacuated.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading…

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    Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/article/2024/aug/12/helicopter-crashes-into-roof-of-cairns-hotel-in-early-hours-of-morning

    Author : Emily Wind and Ben Smee

    Publish date : 2024-08-12 02:25:42

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