A major search operation is underway near Newcastle, after reports a helicopter has crashed into the ocean.
There are reports debris has been sighted, with the focus of the search in an area in the vicinity of Anna Bay.
Debris spotted during the search for a missing helicopter north of Newcastle. @MarineRescueNSW volunteers were searching south of Fisherman’s Bay in deteriorating conditions. pic.twitter.com/bknBSw0A1H
— Marine Rescue NSW (@MarineRescueNSW) September 6, 2019
The aircraft disappeared from radar at around 6:30 on Friday evening.
Marine Rescue, along with Police and a rescue helicopter are all involved in the operation.
A command post has been set up at Birubi SLSC after a helicopter crash of the coast of Anna Bay this evening @nbnnews pic.twitter.com/MXaHbwu2lh
— Grant McIntyre (@macca668) September 6, 2019
More to come.
