ALL PERSONS FROM AIRCRAFT INCIDENT RESCUED
January 03, 2023The Turks and Caicos Islands Airports Authority is pleased to confirm that all four persons involved in the aircraft incident that transpired on today, January 3, 2023, have been found alive and responsive and have been transported to the Cockburn Town Medical Center on Grand Turk.
This update has been confirmed by the Royal Turks and Caicos Police Force (RTCPF).
The TCIAA would like to extend gratitude to all persons involved in the search and rescue, the RTCPF, Department of Disaster Management and Emergencies, Fire Department, Emergency Services, Coastguard, Customs and Border Protection. Additional thanks to local boating companies namely Kellison Talbot's heroic and selfless act in bringing these persons to safety.
About The Turks and Caicos Airports Authority
The Turks and Caicos Islands Airports Authority is a statutory body established in 2006 following the split of the Civil Aviation Department into the Civil Aviation Authority and Airports Authority. TCIAA is mandated for the constructing, controlling and managing of airports; providing and maintaining runways, taxiways and terminals for the efficient operation of airports; providing facilities for Customs and Immigration services, and Health and Security checks; and for incidental and connected purposes.
Press Contact
Nikeva Ariza
Corporate Affairs and Communication Managernikevaariza@tciairports.tc
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