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All 7 passengers dead after Ranchi-Delhi air ambulance crashes in Jharkhand's Chatra

Hindustan Times India·23 February 2026·4h ago1 min read0 views
All 7 passengers dead after Ranchi-Delhi air ambulance crashes in Jharkhand's Chatra

A tragic air ambulance crash in Jharkhand's Chatra district has claimed the lives of all seven individuals on board. The chartered medical plane, which was traveling from Ranchi to Delhi, went down in the Kasiyatu forest area near Simaria. Local officials confirmed the incident and are currently investigating the cause of the crash. The unfortunate event has raised concerns regarding air safety, particularly for medical flights that are often relied upon for urgent patient transport. As authorities work to recover the wreckage and ascertain the circumstances leading to the disaster, the incident highlights the inherent risks involved in aviation, especially in adverse weather conditions. This incident adds to the growing list of aviation tragedies in India, prompting discussions on the need for stricter regulations and safety protocols for chartered flights, particularly those involved in critical medical operations. The loss of lives in such circumstances is a reminder of the vulnerabilities faced by both medical personnel and patients relying on air transport for life-saving interventions.

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