4 killed in plane collision in Australia's Mangalore

Four people were killed on Wednesday in a collision between two small planes near southern Australia's Mangalore city, Victoria state police said in a statement.

"It is believed two aircraft have collided mid-air before crashing. Two occupants in each aircraft have died at the scenes. The four persons are yet to be identified," the statement said.

According to the statement, the local emergency services are currently working on the scene, and an investigation into the accident has been launched.