Two people have reportedly died after a pair of helicopters from the same Malaysian pilot school collided during a training flight, authorities announced on Sunday.

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An amateur video that has gone viral on the internet showed one helicopter falling into a wooded part of Kula Lumpur, while the other managed to land safely in a school field.

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The transport ministry said both helicopters had taken off Subang Airport for a regular training session.

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“Tragically… two crew members had perished in the crash,” Transport Minister Wee Ka Siong said in a statement.

He said an investigation had been launched.

Helicopter flying as a hobby is gaining popularity among affluent Malaysians.

AFP