In a tragic development reported from Uttarakhand, seven persons, including a pilot, were killed in a helicopter crash near Kedarnath. Search operation has been initiated in the aftermath of the tragedy. According to reports, six pilgrims were aboard a helicopter which crashed in Uttarakhand’s Rudraprayag district after colliding with a hill due to low visibility.

The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) personnel and local police force were rushed to the spot to search and find the bodies of the deceased. However, the operation has since been hit due to low visibility and heavy rain.

“The search and rescue operation is going on. The helicopter was from the Aryan Company and seven people were travelling on it. Due to fog, there was less visibility and the helicopter crashed after colliding with a hill,” a statement by SDRF read, as quoted in an Indian Express report.

As per reports, the tragedy struck sometime around 11.45 am, not long after the Bell-407 helicopter (VT-RPN), owned by Aryan Aviation, took off. The victims of the accident include natives from Jharkhand, Gujarat, Karnataka, while the pilot was from Maharashtra.

“Anguished by the helicopter crash in Uttarakhand. In this tragic hour, my thoughts are with the bereaved families,” Prime Minister Modi tweeted.

A detailed investigation has been ordered by the DGCA.

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1. The Facts of the Matter
2. Helicopter Collided with Hill Before Crashing
3. Rescue Op Hit Due to Bad Weather
4. Deceased Identified
5. Aviation Minister, Uttarakhand CM, PM Modi Expresses Grief

The Facts of the Matter

Weeks after seven persons, including 3 IIT students, were killed after a bus in Himachal Pradesh fell into gorge, another tragedy has been reported from a scenic destination. This time, at least seven persons died after a helicopter crashed near Kedarnath in Uttar Pradesh.

According to reports, the helicopter, a Bell-407, was flying from Kedarnath to Guptkashi when it crashed between Lincholi and Garud Chatti.

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Helicopter Collided with Hill Before Crashing

The helicopter reportedly collided into a hill and crashed on the ground, leading to the deaths of all passengers, and its pilot. The exact cause of the incident has been reported to be low-visibility due to bad weather.

Rescue Op Hit Due to Bad Weather

Following the incident, teams of SDRF and local forces were deployed to conduct a search and rescue operation. However, the operation was hit by bad weather.

“The helicopter was from the Aryan Company and seven people were travelling on it. Due to fog, there was less visibility and the helicopter crashed after colliding with a hill,” the SDRF’s statement read.

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Deceased Identified

The seven persons who died due to the tragic mishap have been identified as Purva, Kruti, Urvi, Sujata, Prem and Kala. The victims of the accident hailed from Jharkhand, Gujarat, Karnataka, while the pilot was from Maharashtra.

Following the incident, various prominent dignitaries took to Twitter to share further updates.

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Aviation Minister, Uttarakhand CM, PM Modi Expresses Grief

Union aviation minister Jyotiraditya Scindia took to Twitter and wrote – “The helicopter crash in Kedarnath is extremely unfortunate. We are in touch with the State government to ascertain the magnitude of the loss, and are constantly monitoring the situation.”

Uttarakhand Chief Minister took to Twitter to express his grief. “Very sad news of some casualties in the unfortunate helicopter crash at Garuda Chatti near Kedarnath. SDRF and district administration teams have reached the spot for relief and rescue work. A detailed inquiry has been ordered into this tragic incident.”

 

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