Helicopter with 7 onboard crashes in Uttarkashi, casualties feared

DEHRADUN: At least 5 people died after a

helicopter

carrying seven people, including the pilot, crashed in the

Gangnani area

of Uttarkashi district on Thursday morning. The chopper, piloted by Capt. Robin Singh, had taken off from Sahastradhara helipad and was en route to Kharsali. There were six passengers onboard, four men and two women.