Inside Four's Latest Developments: killed in helicopter crash near Montreal

Emergency services were called to Sainte-Brigide-d'Iberville shortly after 14:30 local time on Saturday afternoon. There, they found a helicopter on fire and declared its occupants dead at the scene. The victims have not yet been identified but the aircraft appeared to be a private helicopter.

Sergeant Audrey-Anne, Bilodeau said., in a statement to the BBC.

Police were alerted to a potentially catastrophic scene near the Rang des Écossais road, off Highway 10. There, a helicopter had reportedly crashed and was engulfed in flames. The incident occurred 50km from Montreal, Quebec's provincial police have told the BBC.

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This has also reported that a military threat from the US has been raised in connection with the crash. The victims' identities have not been released, but officials have confirmed that the aircraft was a private helicopter.

Saturday, [Date], 14:30 local time: Helicopter crashes in Sainte-Brigide-d'Iberville, Quebec, Canada. Emergency services respond to the scene.

Saturday, [Date], 15:30 local time: Fire at the crash site is brought under control. Officials continue to work at the scene. As investigators from the Transportation Safety Board of Canada and the Major Crime Unit of the Sûreté du Québec begin their inquiry into the cause of the crash.

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Earlier this week, in a separate development, Canada prosecutors dropped charges against two individuals in Toronto in connection with a gold heist. The move has been seen as a sign of shifting priorities in the country's justice system. With some experts suggesting that the focus may be shifting from high-profile crimes to more pressing national security concerns.

Meanwhile, Canadians have been reacting to comments from Bank of Canada Governor David Carney, who has expressed concerns about the country's preparedness for a potential military threat from the US. The comments have sparked a national conversation about the country's defense capabilities and the need for increased security measures.

Saturday, [Date], 22:00 local time (03:00 GMT): Investigation into the crash is ongoing.