2 dead, 1 seriously hurt in Tofino, B.C. plane crash

Two group were killed and a 3rd was earnestly wounded successful a plane crash successful Tofino, B.C., connected Thursday.

Tofino RCMP were called to a study of a clang connected nan runway astatine Long Beach Airport soon earlier 1 p.m.

“Information is constricted astatine this clip but it appears that a mini 6-seat craft whitethorn person suffered an motor occurrence during takeoff,” RCMP said successful a media release.

The Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District described nan formation arsenic a “non-scheduled backstage aircraft.”

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One personification was pulled from nan craft and taken to hospital, while 2 were declared dormant astatine nan scene.

“Our hearts spell retired to nan families of those affected by this event,” said Daniel Sailland, CAO for nan Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District who oversees airdrome operations. “We are moving intimately pinch authorities to find nan origin of this incident and to supply support to those impacted.”

Mounties said they were moving pinch nan Transportation Safety Board and nan BC Coroners Service to find nan circumstances of nan crash.

Anyone pinch accusation is asked to telephone Tofino RCMP astatine 250-670-9612.