Three people died when a small plane crashed on Friday in Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada, as reported by the Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and reported by CBC News.
According to police reports, the plane crashed behind a motel near the airport in the city, located about 100 kilometers east of Vancouver, at around 14:00 local time, killing all passengers on board, according to Sergeant Pete Healey. collected by the same medium. RCMP confirmed and stated at this time that it was a twin-engine light aircraft. Causes of the accident are unknown It is stated that the families of the victims were informed about what was happening.
British Columbia Emergency Service representatives confirmed that five ambulances and one paramedic were dispatched to the scene of the accident. Two air ambulance helicopters were also sent but these were canceled before they could reach the area.
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada assured that it would send investigators to the site this Friday to clarify the incident. According to RCMP, “The incident was contained and no other injuries or risks to the public were reported in the area.”