Girl, 12, and adult killed in helicopter crash

A 12-year-old girl and an adult have been killed in a helicopter crash in Western Australia's north.

Police were notified of the crash at about 2.30pm on Saturday in the Broome suburb of Bilingurr, in the state's Kimberley region.

Another two occupants - a child and an adult - remain in hospital in a critical condition, WA Police said.

An 11-year-old girl and an adult have been killed in a helicopter crash in Western Australia's north
An 11-year-old girl and an adult have been killed in a helicopter crash in Western Australia's north. Source: 7News

St John Ambulance and Department of Fire and Emergency Services personnel also responded to the crash.

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has confirmed it will investigate the crash of the Robinson R44 helicopter.

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