Four people killed in helicopter crash in Canada’s Quebec — Anadolu Agency

Four people died after a helicopter crashed and caught fire near the Saint-Brigitte-d’Iberville area in Canada’s Quebec province. This was reported by Anadolu Agency, citing Quebec provincial police.

Crash near Highway 10

Quebec provincial police, the Sûreté du Québec (SQ), received a report of the crash shortly after 2:30 p.m. local time, or 4:30 p.m. GMT. The helicopter crashed near Rang des Ecossais, close to Highway 10 in the Saint-Brigitte-d’Iberville area.

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Emergency services brought the fire under control. All four people aboard the helicopter were pronounced dead at the crash site. Their names were not immediately released.

Investigation into the circumstances

The circumstances of the crash will be investigated by the SQ’s major crimes unit. Investigators from the Transportation Safety Board of Canada are also expected to be sent to the scene.