No report of injuries after helicopter ditches into the water

Four people are believed to have escaped injury after a helicopter crashed into the water near Hayman Island in Queensland.

Search and rescue teams were mobilised after reports the small helicopter ditched into the water about 30km north of the island just after 4.50pm.

It is understood the helicopter had floats on it, allowing it to have a soft landing.

The four people on board are now sitting in the helicopter, according to rescuers.

There are no reports of injuries.

With filings from reporter Rob Morrison.

More to come.