Squamish RCMP are investigating a fatal plane crash that happened Friday evening.
Police were notified of an “automatic crash notification” from a smart phone. The notification came from a phone in a “remote area on the outskirts of Squamish, BC”.
“Due to the challenges of accessing the remote location, police are not yet able to confirm any details regarding the crash,” said Cst. Eden Johner, Media Relations Officer of the Squamish RCMP at the time.
On Saturday, police were able to access the remote area located South of Squamish on the West side of Howe Sound by air. Once at the scene, the two occupants of the plane were found deceased.
The RCMP is working alongside the Transportation Safety Board and the BC Coroners Service to determine the cause of the incident.
“The RCMP would like to thank Squamish Search and Rescue, Blackcomb Helicopters and several members of the public who were integral in locating and accessing the site of the crash,” said Sgt. Vanessa Munn in a statement.
No other details will be provided at this time.
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