Rescue operation saves six individuals following helicopter crash near Norway

A helicopter with six people on board crashed in the sea off the coast of western Norway, according to the country’s Joint Rescue Coordination Centers. All six individuals were later rescued and taken to Haukeland University Hospital, although their current health status is unclear. The helicopter belonged to Bristow Norway, a company that transports crew members to and from oil and gas platforms in the North Sea, but the exact type of helicopter involved in the crash was not immediately known.

The accident occurred in an area with strong winds, and several rescue helicopters were seen circling near an island west of Bergen, a key hub for Norway’s offshore oil and gas industry. This incident is reminiscent of a previous tragedy in 2016 when an Airbus Super Puma helicopter crashed in the same area, leading to the discontinuation of this type of helicopter by the Norwegian oil and gas industry. Bristow Norway has not yet provided a comment on the incident.

The investigation into the helicopter crash is currently ongoing, with authorities looking into factors such as weather conditions and the type of helicopter involved. The incident serves as a reminder of the risks associated with transporting personnel to offshore platforms in challenging environments. The maritime community is closely following developments in this situation, awaiting further updates on the condition of the individuals involved and the cause of the crash.

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