Investigators deployed to 'aircraft accident' in southwest Sask.
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An aircraft accident occurred early Friday morning near Birsay, Saskatchewan, according to the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB).
In an emailed alert Friday morning, the TSB said a team of investigators has been deployed to the area “following an aircraft accident that occurred earlier today.”
The TSB said investigators will assess the situation and gathering information.
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No further details were provided in the alert, but CTV News has contacted TSB for more information.
Birsay is about 236 kilometres northwest of Regina.
-This is a developing story. More details to come.
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