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Helicopter crash in Joshimath, Uttarakhand kills all six aboard
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 31 Oct 2026, 04:47 AM
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A helicopter carrying six people crashed near Joshimath in Uttarakhand, killing everyone on board.
A helicopter operating in the hilly terrain of Uttarakhand went down near the town of Joshimath, carrying six occupants including the pilot, and all were confirmed dead after rescue teams reached the crash site.
Local authorities and the Indian Air Force dispatched emergency crews to the scene. The wreckage was located on a steep slope, complicating recovery efforts, and investigators have begun a preliminary examination to determine the cause.
The state government announced a period of mourning and promised assistance to the families of the victims. Further details will be released as the investigation proceeds.
Local authorities and the Indian Air Force dispatched emergency crews to the scene. The wreckage was located on a steep slope, complicating recovery efforts, and investigators have begun a preliminary examination to determine the cause.
The state government announced a period of mourning and promised assistance to the families of the victims. Further details will be released as the investigation proceeds.