A helicopter operated by Charlie X-ray Company, returning from Badrinath to Dehradun, crashed near Joshimath in Uttarakhand, India. The helicopter was carrying six people, including a pilot, when it met with an accident. Authorities from the army, SDRF, police, and health department are involved in the rescue efforts.
The helicopter crashed in the vicinity of Joshimath. The crash site location is being determined by authorities, and efforts are being made to confirm the cause of the accident. Search and rescue operations are being conducted in harsh weather conditions.
Amid the ongoing situation, search and rescue operations were initiated. The Uttarakhand Civil Aviation Development Department, along with local police and emergency services, mobilized resources to locate the helicopter and passengers. The Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Dhami, expressed condolences and ordered immediate air-lifts for the injured to better medical centers.
The Uttarakhand Civil Aviation Development Department, along with local police and emergency services, mobilized resources to locate the helicopter and passengers.
#BREAKING: Helicopter with 6 onboard Returning From Badrinath Goes Missing Near Uttarakhand's Joshimath. Chief Minister monitoring the situation closely. https://t.co/nWdzFJ1IDw
In a statement regarding the incident, Chief Minister Dhami said, "यह दुर्भाग्यपूर्ण सूचना प्राप्त हुई है. ईश्वर से यात्रियों के सकुशल होने की कामना करता हूं."