In brief
On a Friday night, a medical helicopter operated by Airmedic crashed into a lake near Natashquan, Quebec, leaving four people missing. Among the five onboard were four crew members and one patient. Authorities confirmed one person sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was hospitalized. The crash, which occurred shortly after takeoff, prompted an urgent response from emergency teams, including assistance from the Canadian Armed Forces. Currently, ground, air, and water search operations aim to locate the missing individuals. Airmedic has temporarily suspended its air operations following the incident in the remote Côte-Nord region, known for its beautiful nature and low population.
**Helicopter Crash in Quebec: Search Continues for Missing Crew and Patient**Emergency responders are actively searching for four individuals after a medical helicopter crash in rural Quebec.On a Friday night, a medical helicopter operated by Airmedic crashed into a lake near Natashquan, Quebec, leaving four people missing. Among the five onboard were four crew members and one patient. Authorities confirmed one person sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was hospitalized. The crash, which occurred shortly after takeoff, prompted an urgent response from emergency teams, including assistance from the Canadian Armed Forces. Currently, ground, air, and water search operations aim to locate the missing individuals. Airmedic has temporarily suspended its air operations following the incident in the remote Côte-Nord region, known for its beautiful nature and low population.
