All seven people on board an air ambulance were killed after the aircraft crashed in Jharkhand’s Chatra district on Monday evening.
The plane had taken off from Ranchi and was headed to Delhi when it went down near the Simaria area, a forested region that made rescue operations difficult. According to officials, the aircraft lost contact with air traffic control shortly after departure. Local authorities and rescue teams later reached the crash site and recovered the bodies.
Those killed included two pilots and five others, a critically ill patient, his relatives and medical staff accompanying him. The patient was being airlifted to Delhi for advanced treatment. Reports said he had suffered serious burn injuries and his condition had worsened, prompting the family to arrange for an air ambulance.
After the crash, the bodies were brought to a hospital in Chatra for post-mortem examinations. Officials said the identification process and other formalities are being carried out.
Initial reports suggest that bad weather, including strong winds and rain in the area, may have contributed to the accident. However, authorities have said that the exact cause of the crash will be known only after a detailed investigation.
Aviation authorities have launched a probe into the incident. Teams are expected to examine technical details, including flight data and communication records, to determine what led to the tragedy.
The crash has shocked local residents and raised concerns about safety during medical evacuation flights, especially in difficult weather conditions. Further updates are awaited as investigators continue their work.
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