Friday, March 29, 2024

Timer

Four dead in Hydro One helicopter crash

First Published:

Four Hydro One workers were killed in a helicopter crash. It happened shortly before noon in Addington Highlands in the Tweed area, about 150 kilometres north of Kingston.

An area resident says hydro crews had been working on power lines for weeks.

“I was in the house and I heard like a loud crash and it sounded like the propellers had stopped suddenly. I opened the door to listen to see if I could hear anything about what had happened and I heard one of them say, call 911, the helicopter’s down.” Kim Clayton, witness.

The Transportation Safety Board is investigating, but at this point there’s no word on what caused the crash. A spokesperson for the Transportation Safety Board says the chopper is a 1999 A-S350 B-2. It’s a single-engine helicopter that’s often used by corporations. Hydro One says it’s not releasing the victims’ names until their families have been notified. The utility also says it will do what it can to help employees and families affected by the tragedy.

More Top News

Ontario school boards suing TikTok, Meta, and Snapchat

Four of Ontario's largest school boards are suing the parent companies of Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok. The boards are alleging the social media platforms...

Evening weather forecast for March 28, 2024

Shelly Marriage shares the forecast for March 28, 2024 and the days ahead.

Experts warn drivers to be careful on eclipse day

Researchers from Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto are warning drivers to beware in the hours before and after the big solar eclipse on...

Premier Ford rejects Ottawa’s bill of rights and protection funds for tenants

Premier Doug Ford is going along with the Quebec government in rejecting Ottawa's attempt to help renters. On Wednesday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau gave...

Hamilton mayor intends to use strong mayor powers for affordable housing

Residents and businesses near two Stoney Creek parking lots are disappointed after Hamilton mayor Andrea Horwath decided to use her strong mayor powers to...

Date set for inquest into death of man during Halton police shootout in 2018

A provincial coroner has set a date for an inquest into a man's death after a shootout with Halton police almost six years ago. Ahmadu...

Ontario school boards suing TikTok, Meta, and Snapchat

Four of Ontario's largest school boards are suing the parent companies of Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok. The boards are alleging the social media platforms...