Four people have been killed in a helicopter crash today north of Kingston, according to Ontario Provincial Police.
The chopper was being used by Hydro One and it went down around noon in the Addington Highlands area.
A spokesman for the Transportation Safety Board said a team of investigators were en route to the crash site and were expected by late afternoon.
Alex Fournier said the chopper was a 1999 AS350 B2. The single-engine helicopters are often used for corporate purposes.
Emergency crews responded to the crash scene while the Joint Rescue Co-ordination Centre at CFB Trenton dispatched a Hercules aircraft and Griffon helicopter.
Hydro One confirmed the news in a statement:
"We are deeply saddened to confirm that an incident involving one of our helicopter aircraft occurred in the Tweed area and has resulted in four fatalities,” the company said in a statement.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with their families at this difficult time. During this grieving process, we will do everything we can to assist our employees and their families who have been affected in any way, by providing counseling and support."