Kedarnath: At least 6 people died after a chopper flying to Kedarnath crashed between Gaurikund and Sonprayag. NDTV reported that the Aviation Helicopter was flying from Guptkashi to Kedarnath Dham and had pilgrims onboard.
Technical problem, weather led to crash
ANI reported that 7 people were onboard the chopper which crashed in a forest. Reports claimed that technical problems and the inclement weather conditions led to the crash.
Initially, the authorities had reported a missing chopper. But locals who were out in the forest to collect fodder for their cattle reported a crashed chopper and this led to the discovery of the unfortunate incident.
Rescue teams have been dispatched to the crash site. This is the fifth accident since the Kedarnath Temple opened for pilgrims this season on May 2.
Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami took to social media platform, ‘X’ to pray for the pilgrims aboard the chopper. He wrote, “Very sad news has been received about a helicopter crash in Rudraprayag district. SDRF, local administration and other rescue teams are engaged in relief and rescue operations. I pray to Baba Kedar for the safety of all the travelers.”
जनपद रुद्रप्रयाग में हेलीकॉप्टर के दुर्घटनाग्रस्त होने का अत्यंत दुःखद समाचार प्राप्त हुआ है। एसडीआरएफ, स्थानीय प्रशासन एवं अन्य रेस्क्यू दल राहत एवं बचाव कार्यों में जुटे हैं।
बाबा केदार से सभी यात्रियों के सकुशल होने की कामना करता हूँ।
— Pushkar Singh Dhami (@pushkardhami) June 15, 2025
