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Toddler among 7 killed as Kedarnath chopper crashes amid bad weather

IndiaTimes Sunday, 15 June 2025 ()
A helicopter crash near Gaurikund on the Kedarnath route claimed seven lives, including a toddler and the pilot. The Aryan Aviation's Bell 407 chopper, carrying pilgrims, crashed and caught fire amid adverse weather conditions. Preliminary reports suggest dense clouds and heavy rain, indicated by a yellow alert, may have contributed to the accident.
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News video: Kedarnath Chopper Crash VISUALISED: How Kedarnath Helicopter Crashed Amid Bad Weather, Killing 7

Kedarnath Chopper Crash VISUALISED: How Kedarnath Helicopter Crashed Amid Bad Weather, Killing 7 00:58

In a tragic crash near Kedarnath, an Aryan Aviation chopper carrying seven people—including a 23-month-old child and the pilot—plunged into a forest between Gaurikund and Sonprayag. All aboard were charred to death. The crash occurred during bad weather at 5:20 am. Victims include a temple...

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