Four killed in helicopter crash near Montreal
Four people were killed in a private helicopter crash near Montreal, Quebec, on Saturday. Local police and transportation safety investigators are currently examining the scene to determine the cause of the incident.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing aviation safety concerns and requires a formal investigation by Canadian authorities.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, A file photo of a black and white helicopter
Four people have died after a helicopter crashed in a small town 50km (31 miles) from Montreal, Quebec's provincial police have told the BBC.
Emergency services were called to Sainte-Brigide-d'Iberville shortly after 14:30 local time (18:30 GMT) on Saturday afternoon, where they found the aircraft on fire and declared its occupants dead at the scene.
The victims have not yet been identified but the aircraft appeared to be a private helicopter, Sgt Audrey-Anne Bilodeau said.
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