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SINGAPORE: The three survivors of the helicopter crash in Indonesia's Riau Province two days ago are in stable condition.

The three men, out of the 10 people who survived the crash, were airlifted to Singapore on Tuesday and sent to the Mount Elizabeth Hospital for treatment.

According to the hospital, one of them, Chemoil's Vice President of Business Development, Terence Gidlow, is doing well.

Scans showed he sustained bruises to his head and dislocated a shoulder. He was moved to the standard ward on Wednesday afternoon.

Another crash survivor, Indonesian Alex Lim, who suffered multiple injuries, is now in the critical care unit, while the third patient, Andre Andika, was in surgery on Wednesday. He had fractured his right wrist and elbow.

The helicopter crash killed 57-year-old Robert Chandran, founder and CEO of Chemoil Corporation, one of the world's largest independent bunker operators.