Helicopter crashes near Amarnath shrine; one dead, four injured
By ANIThursday, July 9, 2009
SRINAGAR - A private helicopter carrying pilgrims to the Amarnath shrine crashed near the cave shrine this morning, killing one woman and injuring four others.
The private helicopter was being operated by the Himalayan Aviation Company, which runs a chartered service between Baltal and Sonamarg.
According to police, the copter hit the woman, killing her on spot. The four injured have been admitted to a hospital. Their condition is said to be critical.
The helicopter crashed 500 meters short of the helipad located near the cave shrine, sources said. (ANI)
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