US EditionHelicopter crashes near Bhagirathi River in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi, 5 dead
- A helicopter crashed near Gangnani in Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand, on Thursday morning, killing five passengers and injuring two others.
- The crash involved seven people onboard, including a pilot, and occurred while the helicopter was en route from Sahastradhara helipad to Kharsali during ongoing rescue operations.
- State Disaster Response Force and district administration teams promptly reached the remote crash site about 50 kilometers from Uttarkashi town amid difficult terrain for rescue and relief work.
- The leader of Uttarakhand extended condolences, directed officials to offer full assistance to those injured, and called for an inquiry into the accident.
- The cause of the helicopter crash remains under investigation, and ongoing rescue efforts highlight challenges posed by the region's hilly and inaccessible terrain.
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