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Helicopter crash near Joshimath triggers rescue operation in Uttarakhand
✍️ BBC
🗓 30 Oct 2026, 08:18 PM
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A helicopter crashed near Joshimath in Uttarakhand, prompting immediate rescue efforts by authorities.
A helicopter operating in the Himalayan state of Uttarakhand went down near the town of Joshimath. Rescue teams, including the state disaster response unit and the Indian Air Force, were dispatched to the crash site shortly after the incident was reported.
Authorities have set up a command centre to coordinate the search and rescue operations. The focus is on locating any survivors and retrieving the aircraft wreckage from the rugged terrain.
No official casualty figures have been released yet, and the cause of the crash is under investigation by aviation officials. The incident has prompted a temporary suspension of helicopter flights in the immediate area pending safety assessments.
Local officials have urged residents to stay clear of the crash zone to allow unhindered rescue work and have assured that further updates will be provided as the situation evolves.
Authorities have set up a command centre to coordinate the search and rescue operations. The focus is on locating any survivors and retrieving the aircraft wreckage from the rugged terrain.
No official casualty figures have been released yet, and the cause of the crash is under investigation by aviation officials. The incident has prompted a temporary suspension of helicopter flights in the immediate area pending safety assessments.
Local officials have urged residents to stay clear of the crash zone to allow unhindered rescue work and have assured that further updates will be provided as the situation evolves.