A helicopter en route to Kedarnath shrine crashed in Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand, killing seven people, as per reports. The accident took place between Gaurikund and Triyuginarayan early Sunday morning.
Incident Details
- The helicopter belonged to Aryan Aviation and was carrying six passengers at the time of the crash.
- The flight departed from Shri Kedarnath Dham to Guptkashi and crashed around 5:20 AM.
- The victims included people from Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Gujarat.
Rescue & Government Response
- Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami deployed rescue teams including SDRF and local authorities.
- CM Dhami expressed his grief over the incident and prayed for the safety of travelers.
Helicopter Safety Measures Strengthened
- Following multiple helicopter accidents in the state, CM Dhami ordered stricter regulations for heli services.
- A committee of technical experts will be formed to draft a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) ensuring pre-flight safety checks and accurate weather assessments.
- This initiative aims to make heli operations safer, more transparent, and in line with prescribed standards.
Possible Cause of Crash
Early reports suggest that bad weather conditions may have contributed to this tragic accident.
This incident raises concerns about aviation safety in high-altitude pilgrimage routes, prompting urgent regulatory actions.
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