A helicopter bring 6 individuals to a Hindu trip website in northern India has actually crashed, according to reports.
The airplane had actually removed from Dehradun in Uttarakhand state and lost contact with air traffic control service near Gaurikund, a mountainous location near to the Himalayan temple town.
Dr V Murugeshan, extra director general (order) stated 6 individuals were on board at the time of the crash, according to the Times of India.
The helicopter was later on discovered crashed in between Trijuginarayan and Gaurikund, Reuters reported. A minimum of 5 individuals are feared dead, according to regional media reports, though authorities have actually not verified the toll.
Helicopter services to Kedarnath are regularly utilized by pilgrims throughout the yearly Char Dham Yatra season and are frequently affected by fast-changing weather condition in the area. Concerns have actually because been raised about air travel security and oversight in the area, specifically throughout peak travel months.
The Kedarnath path has actually seen deadly mishaps in the past. In October 2022, 7 individuals passed away when a helicopter transporting pilgrims crashed near the very same location.
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