A small passenger plane bound for Rio Tinto’s Diavik diamond mine in Canada’s Northwest Territories crashed in Fort Smith, resulting in multiple fatalities.
The jet, operated by Northwestern Air, went down near the Fort Smith Regional Airport runway.
Rio Tinto expressed cooperation with authorities, stating their devastation and offering support.
The Fort Smith Health Center activated Mass Casualty Protocol, urging residents to stay clear.
Another incident involved a heliskiing operation in British Columbia, where a helicopter crashed, claiming three lives and injuring four, prompting collaboration with authorities for investigation.
