Charter jet crashes in Canadian arctic killing 12

Gerald · 08-20-11, 09:18 PM

A Boeing 737 charter jet has crashed in Canada's Arctic region, killing 12 people and injuring three others.

The First Air flight was travelling from Yellowknife to Resolute Bay, when it came down not far from its destination.

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police said 15 people had been on board the flight, including four crew members.

Canadian troops are currently in the area on operational exercises and were able to assist in the rescue effort.

The plane crashed shortly before 1300 local time (1800 GMT) on Saturday, local police said.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-14605410

Note: 21 August 2011 Last updated at 00:26 GMT

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Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Charter jet crashes in Canadian arctic killing 12 A Boeing 737 charter jet has crashed in Canada's Arctic region, killing 12 people and injuring three others. The First Air flight was travelling from Yellowknife to Resolute Bay, when it came down not far from its destination. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police said 15 people had been on board the flight, including four crew members. Canadian troops are currently in the area on operational exercises and were able to assist in the rescue effort. The plane crashed shortly before 1300 local time (1800 GMT) on Saturday, local police said. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-14605410 Note: 21 August 2011 Last updated at 00:26 GMT __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie