Dehradun 15 June(KNB): A helicopter carrying six people to a pilgrimage site in Dehradun has crashed, according to reports.
The aircraft had taken off from Dehradun in Uttarakhand state and lost contact with air traffic control near Gaurikund, a mountainous area close to the Himalayan temple town.
Dr V Murugeshan, additional director general (law and order) said six people were on board at the time of the crash, according to the media reports.
The helicopter was later found crashed between Trijuginarayan and Gaurikund, Reuters reported. At least five people are feared dead, according to local media reports, though officials have not confirmed the toll.(KNB)