SUCIA ISLAND, Wash. — Emergency crews responded Thursday after a Kenmore Air seaplane went down in the water near Sucia Island in San Juan County.

Kenmore Air said its de Havilland DHC-3 Otter, Flight 140, departed Lake Union in Seattle at about 4:30 p.m. Thursday en route to Roche Harbor on San Juan Island.

The aircraft was involved in an accident in Shallow Bay near Sucia Island at about 5:15 p.m., the airline said. The airline also confirmed there were 10 passengers and one pilot on board.

Orcas Island Fire & Rescue later confirmed that everyone aboard had been rescued and was receiving medical care or being transported from the scene. Kenmore Air said everyone on board has been accounted for.

According to the airline, two injured passengers were taken to a hospital in Bellingham, while two others were transported to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. Seven additional passengers are being taken to a U.S. Coast Guard base for further evaluation.

The U.S. Coast Guard and local emergency responders responded to the scene.

Multiple agencies responded, including:

Orcas Island Fire & RescueSan Juan Island Fire & RescueLopez Island Fire & RescueSan Juan County ParksU.S. Coast GuardSan Juan County Sheriff’s Office

Kenmore Air said it activated its emergency response procedures and is working closely with the U.S. Coast Guard and local emergency responders. The airline said it is cooperating with investigators and will not speculate on the cause of the accident.

“This evening one of our aircraft was involved in an accident near Sucia Island,” wrote Kenmore Air CEO David Gudgel in a statement. “We are grateful that everyone aboard has been accounted for, and our immediate focus is ensuring our passengers and pilot receive the care and support they need. We extend our sincere thanks to the United States Coast Guard, local emergency responders, and everyone assisting in the response. Kenmore Air is fully cooperating with the investigating authorities, and we will continue providing verified information as it becomes available.”

The cause of the accident remains under investigation.

This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.