DUNCAN, B.C. – A small plane has crashed on the runway at Duncan Airport on Vancouver Island.
Two people were in the plane when it crashed as it was landing.
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The pilot, a 55-year-old male, and the 43-year-old female passenger both suffered serious injuries, say Duncan RCMP.
RCMP and firefighters were immediately on scene. Both were transported to a local hospital, one by air ambulance.
There is no word yet on the severity of their injuries.
The airport will be closed until 5 p.m. today.
– With files from The Canadian Press
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