A **light aircraft** crashed near **Rottnest Island**, off Western Australia, resulting in the deaths of **three individuals**, including **two tourists** from **Switzerland** and **Denmark**.
The aircraft was carrying **six tourists** when it crashed on **Tuesday afternoon**, with three survivors sustaining injuries.
Western Australia's state **Premier Roger Cook** expressed condolences, recognizing the tragic impact on the victims' families and friends.
The crash occurred in view of **holidaymakers**, including families vacationing on the island.
The state's **police commissioner**, Col Blanch, announced that an **investigation** into the causes of the crash has commenced.
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