World · Singapore Bureau
Helicopter crash in Indian Himalayas claims six lives
A helicopter has crashed in Uttarakhand, India's mountainous northern state, with six people feared dead. Adverse weather conditions are being investigated as a possible cause of the accident.
LSN Singapore ·
The aircraft went down in Uttarakhand on Friday, according to initial reports from Indian media outlets. The exact location and circumstances surrounding the incident remain under investigation by authorities.
Bad weather has been cited as a likely factor in the crash, a common hazard for aviation operations in the Himalayan region where mountainous terrain and rapidly changing atmospheric conditions frequently disrupt flights.
Details about the helicopter's origin, destination, and the identities of those aboard have not yet been confirmed. Emergency services are believed to be responding to the crash site, though access to remote areas in the Himalayas can be challenging during severe weather.
Investigations into the incident are expected to provide further clarity on the circumstances of the crash in the coming days.