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Labour Expresses Shock At ANZAC Day Crash
Labour Expresses Shock At ANZAC Day Helicopter
Crash
Labour Leader Phil Goff today expressed his sadness at the Iroquois helicopter crash North of Wellington that has claimed the lives of three Defence Force personnel and injured a fourth person.
"This is a very sad day for New Zealand and the Defence Force,” Phil Goff said.
"The Labour Party's thoughts go out to the families and friends of those who died and to the seriously injured person and their family.
"ANZAC Day is a day of sadness and poignancy for New Zealand and for this crash to occur today adds to this feeling,” Phil Goff said
Labour Defence spokesman Pete Hodgson said he understood those killed and injured were taking part in ANZAC Day commemorations.
“This is an extremely shocking crash that will impact deeply on our defence force personnel who will have day today been remembering fallen comrades of both the past and the present.
Palmerston North MP Iain Lees-Galloway said the crash will have an enormous impact on the tight-knit Ohakea community.
“I know the community will rally to support those who have lost loved ones in this tragedy,” Iain Lees-Galloway said.
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