In brief
A private helicopter went down near Sainte‑Brigide‑d'Iberville, 50 km from Montreal, killing all four people on board. The aircraft was engulfed in flames when emergency crews arrived. Quebec's Sûreté du Québec, assisted by the Transportation Safety Board of Canada, is probing the cause while the victims remain unidentified, with names expected in days. Local firefighters brought the blaze under control within an hour, but the scene was still hazardous late into the evening. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about aviation safety in the region.
A private helicopter went down Saturday in the small town of Sainte‑Brigide‑d'Iberville, 50 km from Montreal, killing all four people on board. Police report the aircraft was on fire when responders arrived.
The Sûreté du Québec, together with the Transportation Safety Board of Canada, is leading the investigation. Victims have not yet been identified and authorities say the process may take a few days.
Firefighters controlled the blaze within an hour, but the site remained hazardous until late evening. The incident underscores ongoing concerns about aviation safety in the region.
