Three killed after small plane crashes in Canada's British Columbia

Three people were killed after a small plane crashed in Chilliwack in Canada's British Columbia, according to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), reported CBC News.

The crash took place in Chilliwack, about 200 kilometres east of Vancouver. The victims included the pilot and everyone else on board.

The RCMP received the information about the incident around 2 pm PST. Sergeant Pete Healey said that the plane crashed behind a motel near the airport, the news outlet said.

The RCMP are notifying the victims' next of kin, Healey said.

However, the cause of the Piper PA-34 Seneca, a twin-engined light aircraft crash is still unknown.

Meanwhile, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada said it is sending investigators for further probe, reported CBC News.

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