- A plane's engine lost power, prompting an emergency landing on a Prince George roadway.
- There were no injuries to the crew and passengers on board.
- Cpl. Jennifer Cooper, media relations officer for the Prince George RCMP, said officers remain on the scene to provide security and to keep people away from the area.
- Cooper strongly requested the public to maintain distance, stating, “We have a lot of curious people here in Prince George and our request right now, and it’s a very strongly worded request, would be that everybody just maintain your distance.”
- Cooper warned that onlookers could face obstruction or mischief charges if they don't follow police direction, and noted that the section of Foothills Boulevard remains closed.
A Beech King Air 200 aircraft, registration C-GEDV, was forced to make an emergency landing on Foothills Boulevard in Prince George, B.C., after losing power in one engine shortly after departing from Sturdee Airstrip at 1:25 p.m. PT.
The plane was carrying two crew members and six passengers, all of whom were unharmed. However, the emergency landing resulted in a collision with four vehicles, leading to the tragic death of one individual in a vehicle, as confirmed by police on Thursday.
Cpl. Jennifer Cooper, a media relations officer for the Prince George RCMP, stated, “We have a lot of curious people here in Prince George and our request right now, and it’s a very strongly worded request, would be that everybody just maintain your distance,” emphasizing the need for public cooperation to avoid obstructing the investigation.
The section of Foothills Boulevard remains closed as RCMP officers secure the scene, urging the public to stay away to facilitate the ongoing investigation.
The Transportation Safety Board has taken over the case, and further details are expected as the investigation unfolds.
“Cpl. Jennifer Cooper of the Prince George RCMP urged the public to stay away, warning that onlookers could face obstruction or mischief charges. A section of Foothills Boulevard remains closed as officers continue to secure the area.”
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