The SQ didn’t know if different folks have been on board the plane.
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SHAWINIGAN — A 63-year-old man has died after a aircraft crash in Mauricie on Sunday afternoon.
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A seaplane was seen falling over the St-Maurice River earlier than crashing there round 3:45 p.m. Electrical cables have been broken within the incident, mentioned Sûreté du Québec spokesperson Nicolas Scholtus.
Greater than 5,000 Hydro-Québec clients have been with out electrical energy in Shawinigan-Sud, in line with the Information-pannes web site, however energy was re-established by the night.
The hearth division intervened with the Sûreté du Québec for nautical help. SQ divers have been additionally on their solution to the scene of the accident on Sunday afternoon.
The person was rescued and brought to a hospital in essential situation the place he died of his accidents. The SQ didn’t instantly know if different folks have been on board the plane.
The Transportation Security Board of Canada and coroner’s workplace have been notified of the crash.