10 dead after two Malaysia military helicopters crash

Rescuers inspecting the crash site after two military helicopters collided in Lumut in Malaysia's Perak state. [AFP]

Two Malaysian military helicopters collided and crashed during a training session on Tuesday, killing all 10 crew onboard, the country's rescue agency said.

"The two helicopters collided during flight training. All 10 victims on board have been confirmed dead by the medical officers," Suhaimy Mohamad Suhail, senior operations commander from the fire and rescue department said.