Helicopter crash kills 7 in north-west India

JAMMU: Nov 23:  Seven people, including a woman pilot, were killed on Monday when a helicopter ferrying pilgrims to the Vaishno Devi temple crashed near Katra in Jammu and Kashmir, police said.

The incident took place on Monday when the chopper was going to Sanjhichat from Katra.


The helicopter caught fire soon after take off.

The helicopter belonged to Himalayan Heli service company.

Helicopter services start from Katra on the foothills and the flight drop the pilgrims at Sanjhichatt.

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