The pilot of a powered glider was seriously injured in a crash near Pemberton on Wednesday, Aug. 25, police have confirmed in a release.
At approximately 3:45 p.m., Pemberton RCMP were notified by a witness of what they thought was a possible plane crash north off Linda Road, north of Pemberton. Pemberton Fire, BC Ambulance and Pemberton Search and Rescue rushed to the scene and discovered the glider had crashed into the forest.
Search-and-rescue crews reached the injured woman and transported her to an ambulance after police said she sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
The RCMP continues to liaise with Transport Canada on the incident, police said.
