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A helicopter crashed and caught fire on the South Shore of Montreal on Saturday, resulting in four fatalities. The Sûreté du Québec confirmed that all individuals inside were declared dead at the scene, and an investigation into the cause of the crash is underway with the Transportation Safety Board of Canada gathering information.
Four people are dead after a helicopter crash ed on the South Shore of Montreal Saturday afternoon. Provincial police, Sûreté du Québec , told CTV News they were called to the scene around 2:30 p.m. after a helicopter crash ed and caught fire near Rang des Écossais off Highway 10 in the Sainte-Brigide-d’Iberville municipality.
Sûreté du Québec Sergeant Audrey-Anne Bilodeau said four people inside the helicopter were declared dead at the scene. First responders brought the fire under control within the following hour. Based on preliminary information, the SQ said the helicopter was in distress shortly after it took off and then crashed. Police could not confirm ownership of the helicopter, where it took off, where it was headed, or the identities of the victims.
The SQ said an investigation is underway to determine the circumstances that led to the incident. In a statement to CTV News, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada said it is aware of the incident and is gathering information. The TSB is also on its way to the scene. This is a breaking news story and will be updated.
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