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Police investigate small plane crash in field near Fergus, Ont.
Police said the crash remains under investigation, and the extent of injuries is unknown after the aircraft caught fire in a field.
- On Friday, Ontario Provincial Police began investigating a small plane crash near Fergus, Ont. The general aviation aircraft collided into a field and caught fire.
- Emergency crews responded at approximately 10:15 a.m. near the intersection of Beatty Line and Wellington Road 17, north of Guelph. The aircraft struck a corn field upon impact.
- Police stated the extent of injuries is unknown. The incident is "under investigation" and "Transport Canada has been notified of the collision," the OPP stated.
- Transport Canada has been notified of the incident as standard procedure. Federal authorities coordinate with local officials to facilitate the ongoing investigation.
- Motorists are being asked to avoid the area while the OPP continue investigating. No timeline has been provided for reopening local roads.
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Small plane crashes into field near Fergus
CENTRE WELLINGTON – A small plane crashed into a farmer's field northwest of Fergus on Friday morning. Emergency crews responded to the scene, near the intersection of Beatty Line and Wellington Road 17, on Oct. 9 at about 10:15am. "A small general aviation aircraft collided into the field and
OPP investigating plane crash near Fergus Friday morning
Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) says a plane crashed into a field near Fergus, Ont., and caught on fire on Friday. The extent of the injuries is still unknown and police continue to investigate.
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Police investigate small plane crash in field near Fergus, Ont.
Ontario Provincial Police say they are investigating a small plane crash near Fergus.
·Toronto, Canada
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