Three Dead after Seaplane Crashes Near Australian Island Canberra, 8 Jan (ONA) --- Three people died, and four others were injured following a seaplane crash near Rottnest Island, off Western Australia. Western Australian Police Commissioner said that the plane, privately owned, crashed into the waters near Rottnest Island last night, adding that it is believed that the plane went down shortly after takeoff. Australian police affirmed that seven ...