Sunday, July 31, 2011

12 Canadians aboard plane that crashed in Guyana on Saturday

GEORGETOWN, Guyana - Caribbean Airlines says there were 12 Canadians aboard their flight that crashed in Guyana early Saturday morning.

The crash caused several injuries but no deaths among the 163 people who were on board.

Foreign Affairs in Ottawa issued a statement saying it has been in contact with local authorities and was told one of the Canadians aboard suffered a minor injury.

It says consular aid is being made available if needed.

The plane overshot the runway at Cheddi Jagan International Airport in rainy weather after departing from New York.

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