5:30 p.m. update on plane crash near Espanola

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Initial investigation reveals that a plane left Guelph and was en route to Elliot Lake when it crashed behind a farm house on Vanalstine Road in McKerrow.

RCC Trenton did attend the scene but the victim had already been rescued and taken hospital.

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ESPANOLA - (March 17) – Members from the Espanola detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police are currently at the scene of a plane crash in McKerrow.

Initial investigation reveals that a plane crashed behind a house on Vanalstine Road in McKerrow.

The pilot, who was the lone occupant, was taken to Espanola General Hospital and suffered minor injuries.

There was nobody else injured.

Transport Canada has been notified and are assisting with the investigation which is continuing.

Further details released when they become available.

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