Helicopter Crash in Uttarakhand Kills Six
A helicopter crashed in Uttarakhand, killing six people. Five of the victims were from Karnataka, according to Congress MLA H D Ranganath, who said they were on a private pilgrimage tour. Adverse weather conditions and snowfall were reported to have contributed to the accident.
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Context: Uttarakhand is a Himalayan state with many pilgrimage routes, and helicopters are often used there to reach remote shrines. Mountain flights can be quickly affected by fog, wind and snow, which is why weather is a frequent concern in such crashes.
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