A plane has reportedly crashed into the sea, killing all those on board.
The tragedy included six passengers who happened to be all police officers. According to reports from local media outlets, all of those on board their lives after the small plane plunged into the Gulf of Thailand off the coast of Cha-am in the southwest of the country.
Sources from local media outlets were quick to share how the crash happened during the force’s test flight mission to prepare for a parachute jump training exercise.
The Royal Thai Police expressed their deepest condolences and sympathy on the matter, sharing the update on their official portal this morning.
They added that there were six passengers, including the pilot, who was also an employee in the police.
Shocking images showed the wreckage in the water, and emergency services were seen gathering, following the desperate attempts to scramble to locate the plane and look for any survivors. They arrived to find four people had passed away instantly, and despite the best efforts of the medics, they just couldn’t save them in time.
The other two officers were also declared dead on arrival at the hospital. One man who is believed to be the pilot was rushed to the emergency but he later died, as per reports from local media outlets.