Helicopter crash-lands in Kedarnath, all aboard safe
According to officials, the heli ambulance was forced to make an emergency landing due to a technical issue
The Sanjeevani heli ambulance which crash-landed in Kedarnath, Uttarakhand, on Saturday. Video grab via X@DmRudraprayag
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A helicopter crash-landed in Kedarnath Dham in Uttarakhand on Saturday, triggering panic but resulting in no casualties.
According to officials, a Sanjeevani heli ambulance, sent to airlift a female devotee from Kedarnath Dham, was forced to make an emergency landing due to a technical issue.
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“The pilot quickly assessed the situation and carried out a safe landing on a flat surface before reaching the main helipad, ensuring everyone’s safety,” said District Tourism Development Officer Rahul Chaube.
A medical team from AIIMS-Rishikesh, including a doctor and nursing staff, was on board. All occupants are safe. The incident will be investigated by the DGCA, he added.
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