Plane collides with boat in Vancouver’s Coal Harbour; at least 2 injured
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Global News has obtained video from a witness, which shows the plane colliding with a boat while trying to take off.
An ongoing incident is unfolding in Vancouver’s Coal Harbour.
Global News has obtained video from a witness, which shows a plane colliding with a boat while trying to take off.
Vancouver Fire Rescue Chief Karen Fry said on social media that firefighters and police are on the scene for a “marine incident.”
Another video from the scene shows the small plane partially submerged just off the coastline.
A Global News camera operator saw at least two people being taken away on stretchers and the plane being towed away by a boat.
Harbour Air Vancouver said details are extremely limited at this time, but also confirmed there’s an ongoing incident.
Global News has reached out to emergency services and the Port of Vancouver for more information.
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