Rudraprayag, Jun 7: A helicopter on its way to Kedarnath made an emergency landing on the highway in Rudraprayag district after developing a technical snag during take-off.
However, all pilgrims on board and the pilot are safe.
Videos on social media showed the Kestrel Aviation helicopter standing in the middle of the highway was dangerously close to populated buildings and with a car damaged by its tail rotor.
Six people on board the helicopter including the pilot had a narrow escape.
The pilot sustained minor injuries and was rushed to a hospital for treatment.
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