Helicopter crashes in Uttarakhand, search operation continues with drones
Summary
A helicopter returning from Badrinath crashed in India’s Uttarakhand state, with six passengers and crew on board. Search and rescue teams are using drones as adverse weather hampers efforts to locate the wreckage.
Key Points
- A helicopter flying from Badrinath to Dehradun crashed in Uttarakhand on Friday.
- The aircraft lost contact while flying through Chamoli district toward Sahastradhara in Dehradun.
- Uttarakhand Civil Aviation Development Authority and local police have launched search and rescue operations.
- Poor weather has slowed the search, prompting authorities to intensify efforts with drones.
