Helicopter carrying six goes missing in Uttarakhand, crash suspected, search underway

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New Delhi: A helicopter carrying six people, including its pilot, is suspected to have gone down in the Joshimath region of Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district on Friday.

As per reports, the aircraft, operated by Trans Bharat and registered as VT-HCX, was reportedly on its way from Fata to the Badrinath temple when contact with it was lost.

Initial reports suggest that the helicopter may have crashed near Chayi village, behind Hathi Pahar in Joshimath. Two helicopters have been sent to the area to trace the aircraft and locate its wreckage.

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The search teams are facing difficulties due to persistent rain and thick cloud cover, which have affected visibility in the region. The whereabouts of all six people on board remain unknown.

As of now, authorities have not officially confirmed the crash or the recovery of the wreckage. More information is awaited.

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