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Helicopter carrying six crashes near Joshimath, Uttarakhand; rescue teams search
✍️ India Today
🗓 31 Oct 2026, 03:45 PM
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A helicopter with six people on board went down near Joshimath in Uttarakhand. Search and rescue operations are currently under way.
A helicopter carrying six occupants crashed in the vicinity of Joshimath, a hill town in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district. The aircraft went down shortly after take‑off, prompting immediate alerts to local authorities.
State disaster management officials and the Indian Air Force have been dispatched to the crash site. Teams are combing the rugged terrain with ground crews, dogs and aerial support to locate any survivors and recover the wreckage.
The exact cause of the crash has not been disclosed, and no official casualty figures have been released yet. Families of those on board have been informed, and a press brief is expected once preliminary findings are available.
The incident adds to a series of recent aviation mishaps in the mountainous region, underscoring the challenges of operating aircraft in difficult weather and terrain.
Further updates will be provided as the search progresses and investigators gather more information.
State disaster management officials and the Indian Air Force have been dispatched to the crash site. Teams are combing the rugged terrain with ground crews, dogs and aerial support to locate any survivors and recover the wreckage.
The exact cause of the crash has not been disclosed, and no official casualty figures have been released yet. Families of those on board have been informed, and a press brief is expected once preliminary findings are available.
The incident adds to a series of recent aviation mishaps in the mountainous region, underscoring the challenges of operating aircraft in difficult weather and terrain.
Further updates will be provided as the search progresses and investigators gather more information.