2 RCAF members killed after Chinook helicopter crashes near Garrison Petawawa: Trudeau
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says two Royal Canadian Air Force members have died after a Chinook helicopter crashed into the Ottawa River near Garrison Petawawa early Tuesday morning.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says two Royal Canadian Air Force members have died after a Chinook helicopter crashed into the Ottawa River near Garrison Petawawa early Tuesday morning.
The prime minister made the comment Tuesday afternoon.
"I was happy to speak to the chief of defence staff last night to express my condolences to the families and colleagues of the members who have been killed," he said. "The fact is there will be a thorough investigation, there will be answers to give, but right now we are focused on notifications of families and support."
The Department of National Defence confirms a CH-147 Chinook helicopter crashed into the water during a training flight. The incident happened at 12:10 a.m. Tuesday. Two crewmembers were injured and two were missing.
"The missing crew are amongst a total crew of four who were on the helicopter at the time of the accident,” DND said in a statement.
“Two other members of the crew were found by first responders and taken to hospital in Pembroke.”
The two missing people are members of the 450 Tactical Helicopter Squadron, according to DND. They have not been identified.
