Helicopter scrambles to site of air crash on K’gari


A helicopter or gyrocopter crashed near a camping area on K'gari (Fraser Island), prompting a rescue operation for one injured but conscious patient.
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An aircraft reported to be a helicopter or gyrocopter has crashed near a camping area on K’gari, formerly known as Fraser Island.

Queensland Ambulance says the light aircraft came down in an isolated area near Moon Point camping area, on the eastern side of the island, just after noon on Friday.

The light aircraft reportedly came down in an isolated area near the Moon Point camping site on K’gari. Credit: Kaihla McConnell

A rescue helicopter and paramedic unit were rushing to the scene on Friday afternoon.

One patient was reportedly injured, but was conscious and alert.

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A Queensland Ambulance Service spokeswoman referred to the aircraft as a helicopter, but other reports suggested it could be a smaller gyrocopter.

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