Fears after helicopter crashes and bursts into flames on picturesque Aussie island

By OLIVIA DAY FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA

Published: 05:06 BST, 18 April 2025 | Updated: 05:14 BST, 18 April 2025

A pilot has suffered multiple injuries after a helicopter crashed and burst into flames while flying over K’gari off the Queensland coast. 

Emergency services responded to the crash about 12.35pm on Friday with a LifeFlight helicopter seen landing on the beach. 

The chopper crashed near Moon Point, a popular camping site on the island. 

A Queensland Ambulance Service spokeswoman said the pilot suffered face, hip, and leg injuries in the crash but was able to get out of the helicopter before emergency crews arrived.

He was the only person onboard and was expected to be taken the mainland for more treatment.

More to come.  

Emergency services responded to the crash about 12.30pm on Friday with a LifeFlight helicopter seen landing on the beach (pictured)

The island, formerly known as Fraser Island, is located off the Queensland coast (pictured)

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Fears after helicopter crashes and bursts into flames on picturesque Aussie island

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