A seaplane crashed during takeoff from Rottnest Island, a popular Australian tourist destination, resulting in the deaths of three people, including tourists from Switzerland and Denmark.
Three others sustained injuries in the tragic accident.
Authorities confirmed that only one of the seven passengers aboard the Cessna 208 Caravan escaped unharmed. The crash occurred on Tuesday afternoon on Rottnest Island, also known as Wadjemup in the local Indigenous language.
The seaplane, operated by Swan River Seaplanes, was en route back to its base in Perth, the capital of Western Australia, located approximately 30 kilometers (19 miles) east of the island.
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has launched an investigation into the incident and announced that specialized investigators will be deployed to the crash site.
Rottnest Island, a renowned tourist spot, attracts visitors from around the globe for its pristine beaches, rich wildlife, and famous quokka population.
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