Helicopter carrying six people crashes in northern Indian state
Summary
A helicopter carrying six people, including five pilgrims, crashed near Joshimath in Uttarakhand, India, after taking off from Badrinath on Friday. Rescue teams are searching the mountainous area, but officials have not confirmed the passengers’ condition or the cause of the crash.Key Facts
- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said the crash occurred near a village in Chamoli district.
- The helicopter reportedly lost contact after departing Badrinath on Friday afternoon.
- Rescue teams from the district administration, disaster management department and State Disaster Response Force are involved.
- Officials said heavy rain and poor visibility were reported in the region.
- India’s weather department had issued an orange alert warning of thunderstorms, hail and strong winds.
- Dhami said he ordered that anyone seriously injured be airlifted for treatment.
- A helicopter crash near Kedarnath killed seven people in June 2025; another crash on the pilgrimage route killed seven in October 2022.
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