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Helicopter crash in Uttarakhand kills six, all passengers from Bengaluru
✍️ News18
🗓 30 Oct 2026, 11:42 PM
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A helicopter that crashed in Uttarakhand has killed six people, all of whom were travelling from Bengaluru, officials said.
A helicopter operating in the northern state of Uttarakhand went down, killing six occupants. All six passengers were residents of Bengaluru, according to preliminary reports.
Rescue teams reached the crash site within hours and recovered the bodies. The authorities have opened an investigation and are in the process of confirming the identities of the victims.
The incident has prompted calls for a review of flight‑safety protocols in the region.
Rescue teams reached the crash site within hours and recovered the bodies. The authorities have opened an investigation and are in the process of confirming the identities of the victims.
The incident has prompted calls for a review of flight‑safety protocols in the region.