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Small plane makes emergency landing on highway east of Edmonton: RCMP
Police said two people on board were unhurt as traffic was rerouted and the Transportation Safety Board of Canada was notified.
- Early Wednesday, a Cessna 172 made an emergency landing on Highway 21 in Strathcona County, east of Edmonton. RCMP responded to manage traffic while the aircraft blocked southbound lanes.
- The aircraft came to a stop between Highway 16 and Baseline Road, blocking southbound traffic. RCMP initiated redirection measures while emergency crews worked to clear the obstruction from the busy highway.
- Two people were on board the aircraft at the time of the landing, according to RCMP. Police confirmed no injuries were reported following the emergency incident.
- The Transportation Safety Board of Canada has been notified to investigate the landing. Authorities maintained traffic diversions until emergency teams successfully removed the obstruction from the highway.
- Commonly used for training, the Skyhawk is a popular single-engine aircraft frequently deployed across Canada for student pilot instruction. The incident remains under investigation as authorities determine why the plane landed on the highway.
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