A Northwestern Air plane crashed near the town of Fort Smith in Canada and initial reports indicated that at least 10 people lost their lives. The causes of the accident are still unknown to Canadian authorities.

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Thanks to a newsletter, the Office of the Chief Coroner in Fort Smith confirmed that the plane crash had left Deathsbut did not give further details about the accident.

THE Fort Smith Authorities They asked residents to stay away from the incident to allow people to pass. emergency unitswho are ready to provide first aid to the aircraft crew.

He Fort Smith Health Center activated its mass casualty protocols. The authorities of hospital They did not give further details on accident victimsby the confidentiality agreement with each patient.

In this regard, reports indicated that the aircraft concerned It was a British Aerospace Jetstream model, a bit small and with a capacity of barely 19 passengers, as well as a range of 1,260 kilometers. Which lost contact a few minutes after his take off.

In emergency actions they collaborated air forcethere Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP, for its acronym in English) and the troops of canadian army, known as rangers; A group of rangers also collaborated in the ground searches.

He Premier of the Northeast TerritoriesRJ Simpson, called the incident tragedy that mourns the entire region“It is with a heavy heart that I send my deepest condolences to the families, friends and loved ones of those who were on board the Northwestern Air flight that crashed today near Fort Smith. “My statement,” he expressed.

Mexico regrets plane crash in Canada

He Government of Mexico through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (SRE) deeply regrets the tragedy that occurred.

“The Government of Mexico deeply regrets the tragedy that occurred today following the crash of the Northwestern Air Lease plane in the Northwest Territories, Canada,” read a message from his X profile .