Helicopter with 6 on board crashes near Joshimath
Rescue efforts underway after helicopter crash in Uttarakhand.
The Brief
- Helicopter crashed near Chayee village, close to Joshimath.
- Rescue operation involving multiple agencies is in progress.
- Airlift of seriously injured is being arranged.
A helicopter with six people onboard crashed near Joshimath in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district. The incident occurred while the aircraft was en route from Badrin,ath to Dehradun.
The helicopter, reportedly operated by Charlie X-ray Company, was reported missing near Hathi Parvat, prompting authorities to deploy two other helicopters to locate it.
Sub-Inspector Manohar Kanyal of Joshimath Post confirmed the crash landing above Chai village. UCADA officials noted the Trans Bharat helicopter was flying from Badrinath to Sahastradhara.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami stated the crash occurred near Chayee village, close to Joshimath. He announced a joint rescue operation involving the district administration, disaster management department, and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF).
Dhami also mentioned he is personally monitoring the situation and has instructed for the seriously injured to be airlifted to advanced medical facilities for treatment.
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