Plane crash reported on the far outskirts of Squamish, BC

SQUAMISH, BC — Mountaineers are investigating a report of a plane crash in the back country near Squamish, BC

An RCMP statement says police were notified of an automated crash notification from a smartphone Friday evening.

The phone’s location was traced to a remote area on the outskirts of Squamish, north of Vancouver.

Police say search and rescue teams and the Joint Rescue Coordination Center are working together on the investigation.

The statement said police were not yet able to confirm details of the crash, including whether anyone was killed or injured, due to challenges accessing the remote site.

A spokesperson for the Transportation Safety Board of Canada said they are aware of the accident and are working with the coroner’s office and the RCMP, but referred all questions to police.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published on May 25, 2024

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