2 dead after a crash in Peace River airport

Authorities say two people are dead following a small plane crash at an airport in northern Alberta.

RCMP have identified the victims as a 30-year-old resident of Manning, Alberta, and a 27-year-old Australian man. The crash occurred at Peace River Airport around 8 p.m. yesterday.

Both individuals were pronounced dead at the scene. Police believe they were the only occupants of the aircraft.

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada is investigating the incident.

An RCMP Officer.
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