Helicopter crashes into the top of a hotel in Cairns City, sparking mass exclusion zone

A helicopter has crashed into the top of a hotel in Cairns City, sparking mass evacuations from the area.

Queensland police declared a Public Safety Preservation Act (PSPA) in the area and an exclusion zone has been enacted encompassing Esplanade, Minnie Street, Aplin Street and Grafton Street.

Emergency services were called to the crash at the Esplanade in Cairns City, Australia, at roughly 1.50am this morning. 

Members of the public have been advised to avoid the area while police continue investigating the incident.

Initial investigations indicated that a helicopter had crashed into the roof a hotel. The building was evacuated as a precaution and there were no injuries sustained by people on the ground.