One person injured in helicopter crash near Nanoose Bay on Vancouver Island

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.

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No other information is available at this time.

This story will be updated when more details are confirmed.