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.
"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 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.The two missing people are members of the 450 Tactical Helicopter Squadron, according to DND. They have not been identified. In a tweet earlier in the day, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said, “I'm keeping all of the members of 450 Squadron in my thoughts as search efforts continue, and I'm wishing a fast and full recovery to the injured. In this difficult time, we're here for you.”, Trudeau said he spoke to Chief of Defence Staff Wayne Eyre for the latest update.
Search efforts are underway for two members of the Royal Canadian Air Force, who are missing after their helicopter crashed into the Ottawa River. I'm keeping all of the members of 450 Squadron in my thoughts as search efforts continue, and I'm wishing a fast and full recovery to…Ontario Premier Doug Ford, holding a press conference in Ottawa, offered his thoughts and prayers to the RCAF.
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