Five Passengers and Pilot Killed in Uttarakhand Helicopter Crash
A helicopter crashed in Uttarakhand, killing five passengers and the pilot on board. A selfie video a passenger filmed during take-off, just before the crash, has been widely shared and is now part of the story. The accident has raised concern about the safety of helicopter travel in the hills.
Context
Context: Uttarakhand is a Himalayan state where helicopters carry pilgrims and tourists to hilltop shrines, because mountain roads are slow and hard to travel. Such flights face weather and terrain risks, so crashes draw close attention.
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