Dehradun, May 8 -- Following the helicopter crash incident in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi, which claimed the lives of six people, Garhwal Divisional Commissioner Vinay Shankar Pandey on Thursday said that the mishap took place in Ganganani and the chopper was carrying seven people including one pilot on board.

The official said relief work and rescue operations started immediately after the crash with local police and officials reaching spot immediately.

The sole survivor in the crash has been airlifted for further treatment.

"A helicopter crashed at Ganganani place. There were six passengers and a pilot onboard... Relief and rescue operations were started immediately... Local police, local magistrate and SDRF team reached the spot. One p...