Two people dead in plane crash outside of Shaunavon, Sask.

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada is investigating an aircraft accident that occurred outside Shaunavon, Sask., and gave a more details on what happened.

The board said two people were killed in the crash on Sunday morning, adding that the Cessna 172 plane left Swift Current on a pipeline inspection flight with a destination of Estevan.

The board said the aircraft crashed six nautical miles south-southwest of the town, and there was a post-impact fire.

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Investigators went to the site on Monday, and the board said it continues to look into the matter.

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