A helicopter crash near Montreal has left four people dead, according to Quebec provincial police. The aircraft went down in a field in the Rang des Écossais sector of the municipality of Sainte-Brigide-d'Iberville, in the Montérégie region.
According to national broadcasters CBC and CTV, cited by The Jerusalem Post, police said the crash happened at about 2:30 p.m. and the aircraft was on fire when first responders arrived at the scene. The New York Post similarly reported the helicopter went down shortly after 2:30 p.m. after it had "experienced difficulties."
The identities of the four victims have not yet been released. Quebec provincial police told the BBC that the victims have not yet been identified.
An investigation into the cause of the crash has been launched, according to The Times of India.
How each side covered it
Left
- The Associated Press reported four deaths in a helicopter crash near Montreal, citing police.
“Helicopter crash near Canadian city of Montreal leaves 4 dead, police say” — Associated Press
Center
- The BBC reported that Quebec provincial police said the victims have not yet been identified.
- Global News specified the crash site as the Rang des Écossais area in Sainte-Brigide-d'Iberville, Montérégie.
- The Times of India reported that a probe into the crash has been launched.
“Four people have died in a helicopter crash in Montérégie, Que., in the Rang des Écossais area.” — Global News
Right
- The Jerusalem Post cited CBC and CTV reports that police said the crash occurred at about 2:30 p.m. and the aircraft was on fire when first responders arrived.
- The New York Post reported the helicopter went down shortly after 2:30 p.m. after experiencing difficulties.
“The aircraft went down shortly after 2:30 p.m. in the Rang des Écossais sector of Sainte-Brigide-d'Iberville after it had "experienced difficulties."” — New York Post
Questions readers ask
What happened near Montreal?
A helicopter crashed into a field near Montreal in the municipality of Sainte-Brigide-d'Iberville, Quebec, killing all four people aboard, according to police.
When did the helicopter crash occur?
Police told broadcasters CBC and CTV that the crash happened at about 2:30 p.m., according to The Jerusalem Post and the New York Post.
Who were the victims of the crash?
The victims have not yet been identified, Quebec provincial police told the BBC.
What caused the helicopter crash?
The cause has not been confirmed. The New York Post reported the aircraft had "experienced difficulties," and The Times of India reported that an investigation has been launched.
Where exactly did the crash take place?
The helicopter crashed in a field in the Rang des Écossais sector of Sainte-Brigide-d'Iberville, in Quebec's Montérégie region, according to Global News.
Sources · 6 outlet reports
- Associated PressLeft-leaningHelicopter crash near Canadian city of Montreal leaves 4 dead, police say
- BBC NewsCenterFour killed in helicopter crash near Montreal
- Global NewsCenter4 killed after helicopter crashes in field near Montreal
- The Times of IndiaCenter4 killed as helicopter crashes in field in Canada’s Quebec, probe launched
- New York PostRight-leaningHelicopter crash in Quebec kills all four people aboard
- The Jerusalem PostRight-leaningFour people killed in helicopter crash near Montreal, police announce