Helicopter crashes near Joshimath in Uttarakhand

World · First reported 30 Oct, 10:07 · Updated 10:30

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A helicopter crashed near a village in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district while flying from Badrinath to Dehradun, according to reports. The accounts differ on the reported casualties: one said six bodies had been located, while another initially described six people as feared dead.

The helicopter came down near a village in the Joshimath area of Chamoli district.
It was reported to be travelling from Badrinath to Dehradun with five passengers and a pilot.
One report said six bodies had been located; another said six people were feared dead and that bad weather was suspected as a cause.

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Key facts

Location: Near a village in the Joshimath area, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand.
Reported route: Badrinath to Dehradun.
People aboard: Five passengers and a pilot, according to an ANI report cited by CNA.
Casualties: One account said six bodies had been located; another reported six people feared dead.
Weather context: The weather department had issued an orange alert for thunderstorms, hail and strong winds; bad weather was also suspected as a cause.