Two children remain in hospital fighting for life following Monday’s horrific helicopter crash over the Gold Coast’s Broadwater.

10-year-old Sydney boy Nicholas was critically injured, while his mother Vanessa Tadros was tragically killed in the crash.

While 9-year-old Geelong boy Leon suffered head injuries while on-board with his mother, Winnie de Silva, who is recovering in hospital in a stable condition.

Winnie’s husband Neil de Silva, has told Nine News, they’re extremely concerned about Leon.

“Winnie’s fighting, but her main priority is Leon, the issue is the extensive injuries that he has,”

“He’s laying in bed at the moment, I received two photo’s from my sister this morning who’s with him, and he’s still laying with his eyes closed and not able to talk or communicate at this stage.”

Both boys remain in hospital in the intensive care unit.

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Meantime, a harrowing photo has emerged of Nicholas and Vanessa Tadros in their final moments.

The mother and son duo can be seen excitedly holding their ticket up to board the doomed Sea World Helicopters flight.

IMAGE: Nine News

Simon Tadros, Vanessa’s heartbroken husband and Nicholas’ father, is pouring his energy into hope for his son’s survival.

“I ask everyone to pray for the little man,” Simon wrote in a Facebook post.

“He is on life support in a critical conditon. So please, he needs all the prayers he can get.”

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