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A helicopter traveling from Kedarnath to Guptkashi crashed near Gaurikund early Sunday morning. The victims included six passengers and a pilot, with some being children. Rescue teams from NDRF and SDRF have been dispatched to the remote crash site. Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami has expressed grief and assured ongoing relief efforts.

Key Points: Uttarakhand Helicopter Crash Near Gaurikund Leaves 7 Dead

  • Helicopter crashed near Gaurikund with 7 aboard
  • Victims from multiple states including UP & Gujarat
  • Rescue teams including NDRF deployed
  • CM Dhami confirms relief operations underway
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Uttarakhand: Helicopter carrying 7 people crashes near Gaurikund

A helicopter en route to Gaurikund in Uttarakhand crashes, killing 7 including a child. Rescue teams rush to the remote crash site.

"Very sad news has been received about a helicopter crash in Rudraprayag district. – Pushkar Singh Dhami, Uttarakhand CM"

Dehradun, June 15

A helicopter carrying seven people on board and which was on its way to Gaurikund in Uttarakhand crashed on Sunday morning, Uttarakhand Civil Aviation Development Authority (UCADA) said.

The incident took place at around 5:20 am when the chopper, with six passengers- five adults and one child and the pilot, which was going from Shri Kedarnath Dham to Guptkashi, crashed near Gaurikund.

Inspector General (Garhwal Range) Rajiv Swaroop said that the site of the crash was a very remote area

Police, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams have rushed to the spot, he said

According to UCADA, the passengers in the helicopter hail from Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and Gujarat.

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami posted on X, "Very sad news has been received about a helicopter crash in Rudraprayag district. SDRF, local administration and other rescue teams are engaged in relief and rescue operations. I pray to Baba Kedar for the safety of all the travellers."

Further details awaited .

- ANI

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Rajesh K.
This is heartbreaking news 😢 The Kedarnath route is already challenging, and now this tragedy. Authorities must conduct a thorough investigation into helicopter safety standards in hilly areas. My prayers with the victims' families.
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Priya M.
Why are we hearing about so many helicopter crashes in Uttarakhand lately? Last year it was Joshimath, now Gaurikund. The government needs to audit all private operators - pilgrims' lives can't be compromised for tourism revenue.
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Amit S.
Om Namah Shivay 🙏 The child passenger mentioned in the report breaks my heart. Hope rescue teams reach quickly despite the remote location. Uttarakhand needs better emergency response infrastructure for such incidents.
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Sunita R.
While we pray for the victims, we must also appreciate the brave NDRF/SDRF teams who risk their lives in these difficult terrains. Maybe it's time to make helicopter travel to religious sites less promoted - the traditional trek has its own spiritual value.
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Vikram J.
The passengers being from multiple states shows how Kedarnath pilgrimage unites all Indians. But this accident raises questions - were weather conditions properly checked? Were maintenance logs up to date? Transparency in investigation is crucial.
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Neha P.
So tragic 😞 My cousin took the same route last month. These helicopter services charge premium prices but safety seems compromised. Maybe the government should operate these flights instead of private companies focused on profits.

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