A tragic midair collision between two civilian helicopters over Finland’s Eura province on Saturday claimed the lives of all five people on board, authorities confirmed.

The crash occurred near Eura airport, with the victims including Estonian businessmen, though their identities have not yet been released.

Finnish officials are investigating the cause of the collision, which sent both aircraft plummeting to the ground. Emergency services responded swiftly, but no survivors were found.

The investigation is ongoing to determine the circumstances leading to the disaster, including potential factors such as weather, mechanical failure, or human error.

Further details about the victims and the helicopters involved are expected as authorities continue their inquiries. (ILKHA)