Helicopter crashes in Uttarkashi's Gangnani area, casualties feared
Crashed chopper
DEHRADUN: A helicopter carrying seven people, including the pilot, crashed in the Gangnani area of Uttarkashi district in Uttarakhand on Thursday morning, with casualties feared .The chopper, operated by Capt. Robin Singh, had taken off from Sahastradhara helipad and was headed to Kharsali.There were six passengers onboard, four men and two women, all Indian nationals.
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