Fatal Plane Crash Claims Lives of Rio Tinto Workers in Canada's Northwest

A small plane carrying Rio Tinto workers crashed near Fort Smith in Canada's Northwest Territories, en route to the Diavik diamond mine, resulting in fatalities. The exact number of casualties is unknown, and authorities are working to notify next of kin before releasing further information. The cause of the crash is under investigation, and search and rescue efforts were supported by the Royal Canadian Air Force. This incident follows a recent helicopter crash in neighboring British Columbia that resulted in fatalities and injuries.