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Six Lost as Air Ambulance Crashes Over Atlantic
5 Oct
Summary
- An air ambulance crashed off the coast of Nantucket, Massachusetts.
- All six people on board are now presumed dead.
- The aircraft was en route from Bermuda to Boston when it disappeared.
A Hamilton-based air ambulance, operating as 'Heartbeat 104,' has tragically crashed over the Atlantic Ocean. Debris from the Latitude Air Ambulance aircraft was discovered off the coast of Nantucket, Massachusetts, on Saturday night. Following an extensive search and rescue operation, the company confirmed on Sunday night that all six people aboard are now presumed dead.
The aircraft was in transit from Bermuda to Boston when the pilot initiated an emergency declaration. Air traffic controllers subsequently lost all contact with the plane. This devastating incident has prompted an outpouring of tributes and condolences.
Latitude Air Ambulance stated that the suspension of the search means confronting the "heartbreaking reality" that the four crew members, the patient, and a patient escort are presumed lost. The company president expressed profound sorrow, vowing to support the families and authorities involved.
Officials from Hamilton, Ontario, and Bermuda have offered their deepest sympathies. Mayor Andrea Horwath of Hamilton described the event as a "tragic loss of life," emphasizing Latitude's connection to the Hamilton community. Bermuda Premier David Burt shared similar sentiments, acknowledging the realization of their worst fears.
