Helicopter's Dramatic Highway Landing Near Kedarnath

A helicopter bound for Kedarnath was forced to make a dramatic emergency landing on a highway in Rudraprayag district due to a technical snag during take-off, according to officials.

Despite the close call, all passengers and the pilot emerged safely, with the pilot sustaining only minor injuries before being taken to a hospital for treatment.

Visuals from the scene showed the helicopter alarmingly close to nearby buildings, having caused damage to a car with its tail rotor. However, the incident has not disrupted shuttle services to the Kedarnath temple.

(With inputs from agencies.)