Toddler among 7 killed as Kedarnath chopper crashes amid bad weather

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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BREAKING: Kedarnath Chopper Goes Down With 7 On Board | Uttarakhand STUNNED by Back-to-Back Crashes
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