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Pilot Hospitalized After Helicopter Plummets Near Squamish

A helicopter crash near Squamish on Tuesday left a pilot with serious injuries, according to the Transportation Safety Board (TSB). The incident occurred in the morning involving a Bell 214 B-1 helicopter carrying an external load. The injured pilot has been taken to a Vancouver hospital for treatment. It is currently unknown if there were any other individuals aboard the helicopter during the crash. The TSB has deployed an investigation team to the crash site to collect additional details.

In related news, the TSB investigates transportation accidents across air, marine, and rail sectors. 1130 NewsRadio has contacted the TSB for further updates on the situation.