Close X
Sunday, November 24, 2024
ADVT 
National

Critically Injured Passenger Dies After Small Plane Crashes In B.C. Interior

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 17 Jun, 2016 01:26 PM
    KAMLOOPS, B.C. — A passenger has died after suffering critical injuries in a small plane crash in British Columbia's southern interior.
     
    Bill Yearwood with the Transportation Safety Board says the light aircraft crashed on landing near Green Lake, east of 70 Mile House. 
     
    He says it's too soon to speculate about what may have brought down the plane.
     
    Yearwood says the TSB is waiting to interview the pilot but that won't be any time soon because of the extent of his injuries.
     
    RCMP have responded to the scene.
     
    B.C. Ambulance says it sent two ground ambulances and one air ambulance to transport a critically injured patient. (CFJC, CHNL)

    MORE National ARTICLES

    Independent Investigation Launched After Man Fatally Shot By Nanaimo RCMP

    The IIO says police fired shots and the man was transported to hospital but did not survive.

    Independent Investigation Launched After Man Fatally Shot By Nanaimo RCMP

    Former Victoria Seniors Home To House 140 Homeless, Including Tent City Camp

    Former Victoria Seniors Home To House 140 Homeless, Including Tent City Camp
    B.C. paid $11.2 million for the former care facility which will be ready for tenants next month.

    Former Victoria Seniors Home To House 140 Homeless, Including Tent City Camp

    B.C.'s Highest Honour Recognizes 16 Outstanding Citizens

    B.C.'s Highest Honour Recognizes 16 Outstanding Citizens
    For 27 years, the Order of British Columbia has recognized exceptional individuals whose hard work, generosity of spirit and outstanding achievements have contributed immeasurably to the wellbeing of our communities

    B.C.'s Highest Honour Recognizes 16 Outstanding Citizens

    Alberta Farmer Performs C-Section On Dying Doe In Ditch Off B.C. Highway

    Alberta Farmer Performs C-Section On Dying Doe In Ditch Off B.C. Highway
    Barrhead farmer Sean Steele was on his way to visit family in Prince Rupert last week, when he came across the dying doe near Smithers.

    Alberta Farmer Performs C-Section On Dying Doe In Ditch Off B.C. Highway

    Saskatchewan Boy Making Money With Lemonade Stand To Help His Struggling Family

    Saskatchewan Boy Making Money With Lemonade Stand To Help His Struggling Family
    Ten-year-old Jayden West says he started selling lemonade and juice in front of his home in Martensville, just outside Saskatoon, to help his family pay bills.

    Saskatchewan Boy Making Money With Lemonade Stand To Help His Struggling Family

    London, Ont., Mayor, Deputy Mayor Admit 'Inappropriate' Relationship

    London, Ont., Mayor, Deputy Mayor Admit 'Inappropriate' Relationship
    Matt Brown said Tuesday in a statement that during a period of intense workload, he developed "a close working relationship and ultimately an inappropriate personal relationship with Deputy Mayor Maureen Cassidy."

    London, Ont., Mayor, Deputy Mayor Admit 'Inappropriate' Relationship