Emergency crews are currently at the scene of a helicopter crash on Vancouver Island.
One person has been injured in the crash, which is in a forested area near Nanoose Bay.
The adult man was the sole occupant of the helicopter, RCMP confirmed.
BC Emergency Health Services said they received a call at 12:34 p.m. Thursday about the crash.
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Two paramedic ground crews are on the scene and an air ambulance has also been dispatched to the scene.
No other information is available at this time.
This story will be updated when more details are confirmed.
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