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All six aboard recovered after helicopter crashes near Joshimath in Uttarakhand
A helicopter operated by Trans Bharat Aviation crashed near Joshimath in Uttarakhand on Monday afternoon. All six occupants, including the pilot, have been recovered from the crash site.
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The aircraft went down shortly after departing from Badrinath at approximately 1:14 pm local time. The helicopter was en route to Sahastradhara in Dehradun when the incident occurred in the mountainous terrain of the Himalayan state.
Trans Bharat Aviation Pvt Ltd, the operator of the aircraft, has confirmed the crash. Emergency response teams mobilized to the crash site near Joshimath, a town in Chamoli district that serves as a gateway to several religious pilgrimage destinations in the region.
The recovery of all six occupants represents the conclusion of initial rescue operations at the remote mountain location. Authorities have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash. Further details regarding the identities of those aboard and the cause of the incident are expected as the investigation progresses.