Tragedy Strikes: Helicopter Crash Claims Five Lives En Route to Gangotri

A helicopter crash in Uttarkashi district claimed five lives and injured two, en route to the Gangotri shrine. The AeroTrans Services Private Limited helicopter, with seven people on board, crashed into a gorge on the Rishikesh-Gangotri Highway. Chief Minister Dhami has urged a thorough investigation.

Devdiscourse News Desk | Uttarkashi | Updated: 08-05-2025 11:12 IST | Created: 08-05-2025 11:12 IST

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A helicopter tragedy struck Uttarkashi district on Thursday when a private helicopter heading to the Gangotri shrine crashed, leaving five individuals dead and two others injured, according to local officials.

The helicopter, operated by AeroTrans Services Private Limited, carried seven people, including its pilot. It went down on the Rishikesh-Gangotri National Highway at approximately 8:45 am, plunging into a 200-250 meter deep gorge.

The Chief Minister, Pushkar Singh Dhami, expressed deep sorrow over this tragic incident and has instructed the administration to provide all necessary assistance to the injured, while ensuring a thorough investigation is conducted to ascertain the cause of the accident.

(With inputs from agencies.)