Authorities report a tragic incident involving two small aircraft that collided in South Glengarry, Ontario. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) confirmed the fatal outcome late Saturday morning.
Incident Details
The OPP received alerts shortly after 11 a.m. regarding the mid-air collision north of Martintown. One of the planes successfully landed, while the second aircraft crashed into a wooded area.
Casualty Information
The sole occupant of the downed plane, identified as the pilot, was pronounced dead at the scene. The OPP has not disclosed further details about the pilot’s identity.
Investigative Measures
Following the crash, County Road 25 has been closed between County Road 20 and Chapel Road to facilitate the ongoing investigation. The Transportation Safety Board of Canada has been notified and will assume responsibility for the inquiry into the incident.
Public Safety and Alternate Routes
The OPP is advising the public to avoid the collision site and utilize alternate routes. Authorities confirmed there is no ongoing threat to public safety.
- Time of Incident: Shortly after 11 a.m.
- Location: North of Martintown, South Glengarry, Ontario
- Status: Investigation by the Transportation Safety Board of Canada
- Road Closures: County Road 25 closed between County Road 20 and Chapel Road
As investigations progress, further updates from the OPP will provide more insight into this tragic event involving the pilot’s death in Ontario. El-Balad will continue to follow this developing story.
