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Air Ambulance Crash Kills Several In Jharkhand
An air ambulance carrying patients and medical staff crashed in Jharkhand on Sunday, killing several people and injuring others, officials said. The private aircraft was flying to a hospital when it went down in a hilly area, prompting rescue operations and investigations.
Jharkhand Air Ambulance Crash Details
The air ambulance crash occurred in a remote part of Jharkhand during adverse weather conditions, according to local authorities. The aircraft, on a medical evacuation mission, lost contact with ground control before the impact. Rescue teams reached the site and began pulling survivors from the wreckage.
Officials confirmed that multiple people on board were injured, and some died in the crash. The exact number of casualties and identities of the victims are being verified as families are being notified.
Rescue Operation After Air Ambulance Crash
Emergency services, including police and local volunteers, joined efforts to evacuate injured passengers to nearby hospitals. Medical teams were deployed to provide urgent care. The terrain and weather posed challenges for the rescue operation, but authorities said they were working to secure the area and assist survivors.
State disaster management officials said the response was ongoing and that additional support would be mobilised as needed.
Investigation Into Air Ambulance Crash
Aviation authorities have launched an inquiry into the cause of the accident. Preliminary assessments will examine weather reports, aircraft maintenance records and pilot communication logs. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation is expected to oversee the investigation and release findings in due course.
Officials stressed that confirming the cause would take time, and urged the public to await official updates. The crash has raised concerns about safety protocols for air ambulance services.
