2 men missing after floatplane crashes into St. Lawrence River near Quebec City
CBC
A search is underway for two men missing after a floatplane crashed into the St. Lawrence River near Quebec City Tuesday evening.
The crash happened around 8 p.m., between Neuville and Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly. Witnesses say the plane nosedived before plunging into the river.
Radio-Canada has learned the aircraft was private and the missing men, two friends, are both experienced pilots.
Emergency services, including firefighters, the coast guard and a military helicopter, were quickly dispatched to the scene Tuesday.
Sûreté du Québec (SQ) and Quebec City police boats were already on the river due the Grands Feux Loto-Québec firework festival later in the evening.
According to the SQ, debris was found, but not the aircraft itself or anyone who may have been on it.
"The searches continued overnight … but unfortunately the occupants haven't been found," said SQ Sgt. Audrey-Anne Bilodeau Wednesday morning.
SQ divers will be in the water Wednesday around 9 a.m. to continue searching in the areas where debris was found.
Police are currently combing the riverbanks.
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