Uttarakhand Helicopter Crash: 4 Tourists Killed, Two Injured As Chopper Crashes Near Uttarkashi Forest

At least four people were killed after a helicopter crashed near Gangotri in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi district on Thursday morning, May 8. As per the information, the incident took place close to Bthe hagirathi River below Nag Mandir. Rescue team, including the State Disaster Relief Force (SDRF), the Indian Army, the Disaster Management QRT and the team 108 ambulance, rushed to the spot. 

There were six people on board when the chopper crashed in the forest area of Uttarkashi, of which four are reportedly dead and two are seriously injured. The helicopter was flying from Dehradun to the Harsil helipad. 

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami confirmed the news on social media and expressed condolences to the deceased's family. He instructed the administration to provide all help to the injured. He wrote, "May God grant peace to the souls of those who died in the accident and give strength to the bereaved families to bear this immense loss. I am constantly in touch with the officials in this regard and every situation is being monitored." 

Visuals From Crash Site

Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand: A private helicopter en route to Gangotri crashed near Ganganani around 9 AM. Local residents and police reached the spot. Of the 5–6 passengers onboard, two are reported injured. Police, army, disaster response teams, and local officials have been… pic.twitter.com/ehIoBLkwVv

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The copper carrying six passengers was flying from Dehradun to Harsil helipad, From there, the tourists were to cover a distance of around 30km, to Gangnani, by road, reported NDTV.