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| Four people pulled from water after private plane crashes off Rottnest Island in WA | Four people pulled from water after private plane crashes off Rottnest Island in WA |
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| Police say they are still unsure how many people were on board the plane that crashed off the popular tourist island | Police say they are still unsure how many people were on board the plane that crashed off the popular tourist island |
| A private plane carrying an unknown number of people has crashed off Western Australia’s popular tourist site Rottnest Island, with rescue efforts still underway. | A private plane carrying an unknown number of people has crashed off Western Australia’s popular tourist site Rottnest Island, with rescue efforts still underway. |
| At least four people have been pulled from the water, police have said, but their condition has not been disclosed publicly. | At least four people have been pulled from the water, police have said, but their condition has not been disclosed publicly. |
| The sea-plane crashed near Rottnest’s main swimming area at about 4pm local time on Tuesday. Emergency services, including water police, as well as civilian vessels, attempted to rescue passengers and crew. | |
| “It appears the plane has hit Phillip Rock at the entrance to Thomson Bay,” WA police commissioner Col Blanch said on Tuesday evening. | “It appears the plane has hit Phillip Rock at the entrance to Thomson Bay,” WA police commissioner Col Blanch said on Tuesday evening. |
| “Water police and a number of civilian vessels provided immediate aid in an attempt to assist in the rescue. This is very much an unfolding incident, and we are working to ascertain the details including how many people were on the plane.” | “Water police and a number of civilian vessels provided immediate aid in an attempt to assist in the rescue. This is very much an unfolding incident, and we are working to ascertain the details including how many people were on the plane.” |
| Blanch said police had deployed “significant resources” to the scene but details of the crash remained uncertain. | Blanch said police had deployed “significant resources” to the scene but details of the crash remained uncertain. |
| “I can confirm that four people have been recovered from the water but their condition is currently unknown. | “I can confirm that four people have been recovered from the water but their condition is currently unknown. |
| “There have been a number of members of the public who did not hesitate to assist and I thank them for their efforts.” | “There have been a number of members of the public who did not hesitate to assist and I thank them for their efforts.” |
| Rottnest Island, also known as Wadjemup, is located about 20 kilometres off the coast from the WA capital, Perth. | Rottnest Island, also known as Wadjemup, is located about 20 kilometres off the coast from the WA capital, Perth. |
| The island is a popular holiday spot in the summer months, attracting thousands of visitors. | The island is a popular holiday spot in the summer months, attracting thousands of visitors. |
| The island, which is also home to the world-famous marsupial quokkas, has a small airport and various companies offer flights to and from the mainland. | The island, which is also home to the world-famous marsupial quokkas, has a small airport and various companies offer flights to and from the mainland. |
| With Australian Associated Press. |