Three snowmobiles involved in fatal crash near Tillsonburg, Ont.

A fatal crash involving three snowmobiles is under investigation.

A fatal crash involving three snowmobiles is under investigation.

Emergency crews were called to a registered trail near Byerlay Side Road in Courtland, Ont. around 10:50 p.m. on Saturday.

Police say three people were operating snow machines on the trail when the crash happened.

The cause of the collision is unknown.

A 44-year-old from Port Dover was pronounced dead at the scene.

A second operator was airlifted by Ornge to a trauma hospital, while the third operator was not hurt.

"The whole snowmobile community would like to offer their deepest sympathy out to the friends and family of those affected," said Graham Snyder, a spokesperson for the Bridgeport Snowmobile Club.