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Six feared dead in helicopter crash in Indian Himalayan state

By CNA · Published by Everything Blog

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A helicopter went down on Friday while operating in the Indian Himalayan state of Uttarakhand. Following the crash, six people are currently feared dead by officials monitoring the situation. Emergency responders and regional authorities are addressing the aftermath of this fatal aviation accident in the mountainous terrain.

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Regional authorities are responding to a fatal helicopter crash that occurred on Friday.: Regional authorities are responding to a fatal helicopter crash that occurred on Friday.
A total of six individuals are feared to have lost their lives in Uttarakhand.: A total of six individuals are feared to have lost their lives in Uttarakhand.
The aviation tragedy highlights the persistent dangers of air travel in the Indian Himala…: The aviation tragedy highlights the persistent dangers of air travel in the Indian Himalayas.

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The helicopter was flying from Badrinath, a prominent pilgrimage destination for Hindus located in the mountains, to Dehradun city, carrying five passengers and a pilot.

NEW DELHI: Six people were feared dead in a helicopter crash in the Indian Himalayan state of Uttarakhand on Friday (Oct 30), television channels reported, adding that bad weather was suspected to be the cause.

The helicopter was flying from Badrinath, a prominent pilgrimage destination for Hindus located in the mountains, to Dehradun city, carrying five passengers and a pilot, news agency ANI reported.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said his office had received information about a helicopter crashing near a village in the Joshimath area.

A joint rescue operation was being carried out by the district administration, disaster management teams and troops in the region, Dhami said in a post on X.

TV channels said that rescue teams had rushed to the site of the crash and fire and smoke were visible there.

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Regional authorities are responding to a fatal helicopter crash that occurred on Friday.: Regional authorities are responding to a fatal helicopter crash that occurred on Friday.
A total of six individuals are feared to have lost their lives in Uttarakhand.: A total of six individuals are feared to have lost their lives in Uttarakhand.
The aviation tragedy highlights the persistent dangers of air travel in the Indian Himala…: The aviation tragedy highlights the persistent dangers of air travel in the Indian Himalayas.

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Regional authorities are responding to a fatal helicopter crash that occurred on Friday.: Regional authorities are responding to a fatal helicopter crash that occurred on Friday.
A total of six individuals are feared to have lost their lives in Uttarakhand.: A total of six individuals are feared to have lost their lives in Uttarakhand.
The aviation tragedy highlights the persistent dangers of air travel in the Indian Himala…: The aviation tragedy highlights the persistent dangers of air travel in the Indian Himalayas.

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