Helicopter crashes into roof of Australia’s Hilton Hotel

and Helicopters Monday when it crashed into the roof of a Hilton hotel in northeastern Washington state. AustraliaPolice reported that the pilot died and a fire broke out, forcing a mass evacuation.

Twisted fragments The propeller fell into the pool A man at the hotel was treated for serious injuries, according to an emergency official.

“The pilot and sole occupant of the aircraft has been located and pronounced dead at the scene and a forensic investigation has been launched to formally confirm his identity,” police said in a statement.

Hundreds of customers were evacuated DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns Cityfollowing the accident at dawn. No one on the ground was injured.

Television images showed flares on the hotel roof.

Researchers Australian Transport Safety Bureau They were taken to the scene of the accident.

Located in tropical northern Queensland, the city of Cairns is an ideal tourist destination and gateway to Australia. Big coral reef.