In a tragic incident early Monday morning, a helicopter crashed into the roof of the Cairns Hilton DoubleTree Hotel in the popular northern Australian tourist town of Cairns. The crash resulted in the death of the pilot and led to the evacuation of hundreds of hotel guests.
Emergency services were alerted at approximately 2 a.m. local time after the twin-engine helicopter collided with the hotel’s roof, igniting a fire on top of the building. Queensland state police reported that the pilot was pronounced dead at the scene, though the pilot’s identity has yet to be formally confirmed through forensic investigations.
Miraculously, no injuries were reported among the hotel guests or staff. The incident caused a significant disruption as the hotel was evacuated, but authorities have assured the public that all safety protocols were followed.
The crash occurred at the Hilton DoubleTree Hotel, situated in Cairns, which serves as a major gateway to Australia’s renowned Great Barrier Reef. The cause of the crash is still under investigation, with emergency crews working to determine the factors leading to the collision and subsequent fire.
