A helicopter carrying pilgrims to the Gangotri shrine crashed near Uttarkashi, claiming six lives, including five pilgrims and the pilot. The accident occurred when the chopper veered off course and lost altitude, plunging into a gorge. One passenger survived and is critically injured. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the crash, raising concerns about helicopter travel safety in the Himalayas during peak pilgrimage season.
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