The helicopter crashed in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand on Thursday.
The helicopter crashed on Thursday in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand. There were 7 people in the helicopter. 5 passengers died, 2 are seriously injured. The accident occurred near the Bhagirathi River in Ganganani, Uttarkashi. The helicopter was going to Gangotri Dham. Administration told
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The helicopter took tourists flying from Sahastradhara Helipad in Dehradun. They had to land on Kharsali. Passengers from Kharsali were to go to Gangotri Dham. Passengers aboard the helicopter are said to be from Mumbai and Andhra Pradesh. It had four from Mumbai and two from Andhra Pradesh. The helicopter was of a private company Aerotrance Service.
Alert of thunderstorms on Chardham route The weather has been going bad in Uttarakhand for the last few days. The Meteorological Department has issued an alert for thunderstorms in many districts. It is raining at many places on the Chardham Yatra route. Hail has also fallen with roaring at some places.
Photos of helicopter crash-
A woman also died in this accident.
The helicopter belonged to a private company. Was flying from Dehradun.
Local people near the crash helicopter near the Bhagirathi River.
Helicopter debris after the accident at Ganganani.
The helicopter flew to Kharsali, from here passengers had to go to Gangotri
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