At least five individuals lost their lives and two sustained critical injuries when a helicopter crashed near Ganganani in Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand, on Thursday, according to official reports.
Garhwal Divisional Commissioner Vinay Shankar Pandey informed ANI that the helicopter was carrying six passengers along with the pilot when it went down near the Bhagirathi River, close to the border area of Uttarkashi.
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Images from the scene showed the helicopter’s twisted remains, highlighting the force of the crash. Rescue operations were swiftly launched, with teams from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and local authorities arriving quickly to provide assistance.
Commissioner Pandey stated that emergency teams were deployed immediately to carry out relief work and offer medical support.
The injured were rushed to a nearby hospital for emergency care. The exact cause of the crash is currently unknown, and a formal investigation has been initiated.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami expressed sorrow over the tragedy, assuring that every effort is being made to help the injured. He confirmed that the SDRF and district administration are actively engaged in rescue efforts and has directed authorities to thoroughly investigate the incident.
