New Delhi, Dec 8, 2008 : On Wednesday, a military chopper crashed in Tamil Nadu’s Coonoor.Indian Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rohat was traveling with 14 others.The exact number of casualties is still unknown.Local police have only rescued three people and are continuing to search for more.
The spot was quickly rushed by emergency rescue teams.
Indian Air Force confirmed General Rawat’s presence and said, “An IAF Mi-17V5 helicopter with CDS Gen Bipin Rawat aboard, was involved in an accident today near Coonoor (Tamil Nadu).”
According to the force, an inquiry was ordered to determine the cause of the accident.
The rescuers sustained serious injuries and were taken to Wellington cantonment.
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