Five Presumed Dead in Finland Helicopter Collision

A mid-air collision between two helicopters near Eura in western Finland resulted in the presumed deaths of all five people on board—two in one helicopter and three in the other. The helicopters, both light Robinson R44 models registered in Estonia and Austria, had departed from Tallinn and were reportedly carrying businessmen whose identities are still being confirmed. Eyewitnesses reported one helicopter falling rapidly and the other descending more slowly after the collision, which scattered debris over a wide area. Authorities emphasized that no Finnish or foreign military aircraft were involved, despite the region's recent use for military exercises. Local police and emergency teams launched a major rescue operation and investigations are ongoing into the cause of the crash. The incident has deeply affected the local community as more details are awaited.