Three people die in Chilliwack plane crash

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The plane crashed in a wooded area near a motel in Chilliwack.

Radio-Canada

Three people died when a small plane crashed Friday afternoon near the airport in Chilliwack, a town 100 kilometers east of Vancouver.

According to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), none of the people on board the aircraft survived the crash of the Piper PA-34, a twin-engine, six- to seven-seat aircraft.

RCMP say the small plane crashed in a wooded area near a motel at 8100 Young Road. The police are working to inform the victims' relatives.

British Columbia Emergency Health Services says five ambulances and a paramedic supervisor responded to the accident scene. Two medical helicopters were deployed, but were recalled before intervening.

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First responders were on scene near the Chilliwack Motor Inn. The plane crashed in a nearby wooded area.

Police say the scene is secure and there are no #x27;There is no risk for the public.

The origin of the crash is unknown at this time. The Coroners Service and the Transportation Safety Board (TSB) are investigating.

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