An 18-month-old toddler was killed by a remote control helicopter which crashed at the launch of the Paroi Youth and Sports Complex synthetic football field in Seremban last night.

Nurdamia Husnina Banee Yamin died upon arrival at the Tuanku Ja’afar Hospital in the 10pm incident.

The toy helicopter had also grazed the head of the toddler’s father, Banee Yamin Idris, 35, who also sought treatment at the same hospital.

A witness, Abdul Latif Salim, said the toy helicopter was seen to have apparently go out of control before plunging towards members of the public.

He said he managed to dodge the falling toy before it hit the toddler, who was being carried by the father.

“The toddler’s head was bleeding and the father rushed her into an ambulance to get to the hospital,” he said.

The remote control helicopter show was a part of the event launched by Menteri Besar Mohamad Hasan.

Mohamad, when met by reporters after visiting the victim at the hospital, said he regretted the incident which he described as unexpected.

He said the state government would set up an investigation board to look into the matter and to ensure it did not recur in the future.

He said the state government would also make sure that the victim’s family received the necessary assistance.

Meanwhile, Seremban police chief ACP Saiful Azly Kamaruddin said a 40-year-old equipment operator had filed a police report and the case was being investigated under Section 304A of the Penal Code.

- Bernama