Four killed in helicopter crash near Montreal
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Four people died when a helicopter crashed in Sainte-Brigide-d'Iberville, Quebec, about 50 km from Montreal, on Saturday afternoon. Emergency services found the aircraft on fire and declared the occupants dead at the scene. The victims have not been identified, and the Sûreté du Québec is leading an investigation with the Transportation Safety Board of Canada.
Key Facts
- The crash occurred in Sainte-Brigide-d'Iberville, about 50 km from Montreal, shortly after 14:30 local time on Saturday.
- All four occupants were declared dead at the scene after emergency services found the helicopter on fire.
- The Sûreté du Québec's Major Crime Unit is leading the investigation, with support from the Transportation Safety Board of Canada.
- The victims have not been identified, and Sergeant Audrey-Anne Bilodeau said the process may take a few days.
Crash Site
The helicopter went down near Rang des Écossais road off Highway 10 in Sainte-Brigide-d'Iberville, Quebec. Police received an emergency call reporting a helicopter in distress that may have crashed and caught fire. Firefighters brought the blaze under control about an hour after the call, but crews remained on site until nearly 22:00 local time.
Investigation
The Sûreté du Québec's Major Crime Unit is working with crime scene technicians and investigators from the Transportation Safety Board of Canada. Sergeant Audrey-Anne Bilodeau said the aircraft appeared to be a private helicopter. Identification of the four victims has not been completed and may take several days, according to Bilodeau.
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