Kedarnath(U’khand): A helicopter carrying Kedarnath pilgrims from Phata crashed on Tuesday under inclement weather condition, officials said adding that casualties were feared.
A state administration rescue and relief team left for the spot.
At least six people were said to have been on board the aircraft that belonged to a private company.
Union Minister for Civil Aviation Jyotiraditya Scindia tweeted: “The helicopter crash in Kedarnath is extremely unfortunate.
“We are in touch with the State government to ascertain the magnitude of the loss, and are constantly monitoring the situation.”
