The US Coast Guard has responded to a report of a military aircraft collision involving two helicopters off the north shore of Oahu, Hawaii it has been reported.

It is understood that the helicopters were conducting a night training mission at the time of the accident.

A search and rescue effort is underway for two CH-53’s. The aircraft are from the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing based in Hawaii. Each helicopter was carrying six people.

A MH65 helicopter and an HC-130 are taking part in the search with assistance from a US Navy helicopter crew and the Honolulu Fire Department.

George Allison
George has a degree in Cyber Security from Glasgow Caledonian University and has a keen interest in naval and cyber security matters and has appeared on national radio and television to discuss current events. George is on Twitter at @geoallison

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