'Multiple people' aboard helicopter that crashed east of Prince George, RCMP say
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RCMP say they are responding to a helicopter crash near the Purden Hill ski area, along Highway 16, about 55 kilometres east of Prince George, B.C.
Mounties said there were "multiple people" on board but have not commented on the extent of any injuries.
B.C. Emergency Health Services told CBC News in an email that six ambulances responded to the scene and four people were taken to hospital.
In a release, RCMP say they were notified of the crash around 7:45 a.m. PT Tuesday and responded with other emergency services.
The force asked motorists in the area to slow down and give emergency crews room to access the crash site.
A CBC News reporter said the staging area for emergency responders was at Purden Lake resort, which is west of the ski hill, on the north side of Highway 16.
CBC News observed officials with the B.C. Coroners Service arriving at the scene. There was also one police helicopter, four fire trucks and with search and rescue personnel.
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