A helicopter crash in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi district near Ganganani on Thursday has resulted in the deaths of five passengers and left two others seriously injured. According to reports from news agency ANI, Garhwal Divisional Commissioner Vinay Shankar Pandey confirmed the fatalities, with rescue and relief operations already underway at the crash site. The incident took place in the border district of Uttarkashi, involving a helicopter that was carrying six passengers and the captain.
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Uttarakhand | Five passengers dead, two seriously injured in a helicopter crash near Ganganani in Uttarkashi district, confirms Garhwal Divisional Commissioner Vinay Shankar Pandey.
Administration and relief teams are present at the helicopter crash site.
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Authorities responded quickly to the emergency, mobilizing relief teams and emergency medical staff. Visuals from the crash site revealed the mangled wreckage of the helicopter, highlighting the severity of the incident. Emergency services have been working tirelessly to rescue survivors and provide immediate medical attention to the injured passengers. The identity of the victims has not been disclosed, and the cause of the crash is yet to be determined.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami expressed his concern over the tragedy, assuring that necessary steps are being taken to provide aid to the injured. “I have instructed the administration to provide all possible help to the injured and investigate the accident,” he said in a statement. The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and district administration teams are on the ground to assist with ongoing rescue efforts.
At present, authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash, and the situation remains under active scrutiny. Further updates are awaited as the cause of the crash is determined and additional information about the incident becomes available.
