Some scary video shows the moment a search and rescue helicopter crashed into the sea while responding to a grounded containership in Taiwan.
The accident occurred while responding to the grounding of the cargo ship TS Taipei near New Taipei City, Taiwan. One person was killed and the pilot was seriously injured in the accident, reports say. Three others aboard the helicopter escaped unharmed.
All 21 crew members were airlifted from TS Taipei on Thursday after the ship ran aground in rough weather.
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