A helicopter crash on the Isle of Wight resulted in the deaths of two Polish nationals and another victim, with a fourth person hospitalized. The daughter of one of the victims has launched an appeal for help transporting the deceased to Poland and organizing funeral arrangements.
Helicopter Crash in the UK: Two Poles Killed
Poles Killed in Helicopter Crash
A helicopter crash occurred on the Isle of Wight between the villages of Godshill and Shanklin on August 25 at 9:24 AM, according to media reports. The aircraft took over 20 minutes to reach the Sandown Airport. Four people were on board, with three fatalities and one person hospitalized. Among the victims were a 52-year-old Polish woman and a 49-year-old Polish man who were passengers.
Appeal from the Daughter of One of the Victims
The daughter of the 52-year-old Polish woman confirmed the incident on social media, stating, “I have no words. The world took my mother too early, she was the best mother one could dream of, loved by everyone. I never thought I would write something like this.” She also appealed to anyone who could assist in bringing the victims’ remains to Poland to be with their families. A fundraiser was organized online on gofundme.com [https://www.gofundme.com/f/justyna-czoskn], citing financial difficulties in covering transport, funeral costs, and travel expenses.
Investigation into the Crash Details Ongoing
According to Sky News, the UK’s Air Accident Investigation Branch is examining the causes of the crash. Media reports indicate that this was one of the first flights of the day.
Source: Gazeta, https://wiadomosci.gazeta.pl/wypadek#anchorLink, https://wiadomosci.gazeta.pl/loty#anchorLink, https://www.gofundme.com/f/justyna-czoskn
