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India helicopter crash kills seven in Kashmir | India helicopter crash kills seven in Kashmir |
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At least seven people have been killed in a helicopter crash in Indian-administered Kashmir. | At least seven people have been killed in a helicopter crash in Indian-administered Kashmir. |
The helicopter was carrying pilgrims to the Vaishno Devi shrine, considered one of India's holiest temples. | The helicopter was carrying pilgrims to the Vaishno Devi shrine, considered one of India's holiest temples. |
The helicopter caught fire soon after taking off and services have been suspended in the area, police say. | The helicopter caught fire soon after taking off and services have been suspended in the area, police say. |
"Seven people - six pilgrims and the lady pilot - died in the crash. We are investigating," Police Inspector General Danish Rana told AFP. | "Seven people - six pilgrims and the lady pilot - died in the crash. We are investigating," Police Inspector General Danish Rana told AFP. |
Television footage showed charred wreckage strewn over a field. | Television footage showed charred wreckage strewn over a field. |
Thousands of Hindu devotees visit the town of Katra each year, climbing for miles to worship a Hindu goddess at the Vaishno Devi cave shrine, which is 37 miles (60 km) north-east of the city of Jammu. | |
Helicopter services are popular among pilgrims who want to avoid the strenuous hike. | Helicopter services are popular among pilgrims who want to avoid the strenuous hike. |
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