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PG Emergency crews responding to fatal helicopter crash

Update at Noon:

An updated story is here.

Original story:

Prince George RCMP and other emergency services have been advised of a helicopter crash near Purden Ski Hill.

According to police, it happened at approximately 7:39 a.m. this morning (Tuesday).

“Our initial information indicates there were multiple people on board the aircraft. The extent of their injuries is currently unknown. We are asking that anyone driving past that area today remember to give emergency crews plenty of room to work if they are on the highway, by slowing down and moving over and to obey flagger signals,” stated Cpl. Jennifer Cooper.

BC Emergency Health Services confirmed to MyPGNow.com that six ambulances and a supervisor responded to the call. Paramedics cared for and transported four patients to hospital.

Details of this incident are still being gathered.

More information may be made available as it comes in.

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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