Uttarakhand: 5 tourists killed as helicopter crashes near Uttarkashi, rescue operations on

According to reports, administration and relief teams are present at the helicopter crash site.

A helicopter with seven persons on board crashed at Gangnani in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi district on Thursday morning, a disaster management officer said. According to reports, 5 have been killed. Aircraft The Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is expected to probe helicopter crash.

According to information received from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), the helicopter belonging to AeroTrans Services Private Limited crashed and fell into a gorge about 200-250 metres deep.

The SDRF said the helicopter had left from Sahastradhara helipad in Dehradun for Kharsali helipad in Yamunotri. Capt Robin Singh was flying the helicopter, the SDRF said. While four on board were from Mumbai, two others hailed from Andhra Pradesh.

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami expressed grief over the loss of lives in the accident.

The administration has been instructed to provide all possible help to the injured and investigate the accident, he said, adding that he is constantly in touch with officials and monitoring the situation.

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami has expressed grief over the death of 5 people in a helicopter crash near Gangani in Uttarkashi. The Chief Minister has directed the administration to provide all possible assistance to the injured and investigate the accident. SDRF and district administration teams have immediately reached the spot for relief and rescue work, says CMO.