Four military personnel missing, feared dead after Australian helicopter crashes into ocean

Four people are missing after an Australian Army helicopter crashed into waters off Hamilton Island in Queensland during joint military exercises, Report informs via SBS News.

The MRH-90 Taipan helicopter went down at about 10:30 pm local time on Friday, Defence Minister Richard Marles confirmed.

A search is underway to find the crew, and their families have been notified.

The aircraft was involved in Exercise Talisman Sabre, a training operation that involves defense forces from Australia, the United States and other allies. The operation has been put on hold following the crash.