In a tragic aviation accident, all seven persons on board an air ambulance were killed after the aircraft crashed near Simaria in Jharkhand’s Chatra district on Tuesday evening.
The aircraft, operated by Redbird Airways Pvt Ltd, had taken off from Ranchi at 7:11 pm and was en route to New Delhi when it went down shortly after departure.
All Seven On Board Killed
According to senior officials, all seven occupants of the air ambulance died in the crash. Rescue teams reached the crash site near Simaria and recovered the bodies of the victims.
The deceased have been identified as:
- Captain Vivek Vikas Bhagat
- Captain Savrajdeep Singh
- Sanjay Kumar
- Dr. Vikas Kumar Gupta
- Sachin Kumar Mishra
- Archana Devi
- Dhuru Kumar
Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the crash. Initial reports indicate that the aircraft lost control shortly after takeoff, but a detailed technical examination will be conducted.
Investigation Underway
Aviation and local administration officials are examining the wreckage and collecting evidence from the crash site. Further details are expected once preliminary findings are released.
The incident has sent shockwaves across Jharkhand and the aviation community, raising concerns over air ambulance safety protocols.
More updates are awaited as the investigation progresses.
