In brief
Four people died when a private helicopter crashed near Sainte‑Brigide‑d’Iberville, roughly 50 km south of Montreal. Emergency responders reached the scene after 14:30 local time, finding the aircraft engulfed in flames. Authorities have begun a joint investigation involving the provincial police and the Transportation Safety Board, while investigators work to identify the victims. The incident raises questions about the safety protocols for private rotorcraft in the region.
A private helicopter crashed in the small town of Sainte‑Brigide‑d’Iberville, about 50 km (31 miles) south of Montreal, on Saturday afternoon, killing all four people on board.
Emergency crews arrived shortly after 14:30 local time, finding the aircraft on fire. The Sûreté du Québec's Major Crime Unit has taken the lead on the investigation, working with Transportation Safety Board investigators.
Victims remain unidentified, and authorities say the identification process may take a few days. The crash site was near the Rang des Écossais road off Highway 10, as reported by Sgt Audrey‑Anne Bilodeau.
Firefighters brought the blaze under control an hour after the emergency call, but work at the site continued until 22:00 local time. The case highlights ongoing concerns over private helicopter safety in the region.
