Six people, including a pilot, were killed after a helicopter carrying pilgrims crashed near Kedarnath in Uttarakhand today.
The helicopter crashed near Garu Chatti, officials said, confirming that six bodies have been recovered so far. A rescue operation is underway, they said.
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The helicopter crashed right after the takeoff from Kedarnath. A total of seven people, including a pilot, were onboard the chopper, sources said. Reports suggest bad weather and poor visibility caused the crash. Details are being ascertained, they said.
Visuals from the spot showed a massive plume of smoke. Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia expressed his anguish over the incident and said the situation is being constantly monitored.