Air ambulance crashes in Jharkhand with seven aboard; rescue ops under way
Air ambulance crashes in Jharkhand with seven aboard; rescue ops under way
A medical chartered air ambulance from Ranchi to Delhi crashes near Bariatu, Simaria, Jharkhand, with seven people on board as rescue teams rush to the forested crash site.
An air ambulance, a medical chartered aircraft traveling from Ranchi to Delhi, crashed on Sunday evening near Bariatu Panchayat in Simaria, Jharkhand, with seven people on board. The aircraft vanished from radar around 7:30 p.m. and was later found in a forested area, making rescue operations difficult in the fading light.
Authorities have launched a multi-agency rescue operation, with ground teams and helicopter units deployed to reach the crash site. Dense forest cover and limited visibility are hampering access, and there is no confirmed casualty count yet as search efforts continue through the night.
Disaster response teams, aviation authorities, and local police are coordinating the response, reviewing radar data, flight logs, and environmental conditions. Investigators are expected to examine potential factors such as technical issues, weather, and flight path deviations as part of an ongoing inquiry.
Residents and officials in Ranchi and surrounding areas are awaiting updates as rescue teams intensify efforts. The incident underscored concerns about the safety and oversight of emergency medical transport, with authorities promising a full probe and support to families and crew members as more information becomes available.
