Jalgaon: One person dead and another injured in a chopper crash near Jalgaon in Maharashtra. As per latest updates, police and local authorities have rushed to the spot. This is a developing story, more details will be added soon.

As per the updates from the police officials, locals are also assisting the security personnel in rescue operation.

Reports suggest that the aircraft belonged to the NMIMS Academy of Aviation, Maharashtra, and two pilots were on board when it crashed around 4 PM.

The incident has happened near Wardi village in the district’s Chopda area which is part of the Satpura mountain ranges. “One occupant was declared dead on arrival by hospital authorities while the second person has sustained injuries,” an official told news agency PTI.

The official further added that one of the occupants was a woman but it was not yet clear who was piloting the helicopter.

Union Minister for Civil Aviation Jyotiraditya Scindia expressed grief for the incident and said he was shocked to hear about the tragic crash.

“An investigation team is being rushed to the site. Unfortunately, we lost the flight instructor and the trainee is severely injured. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and prayers for the trainee’s quick recovery,” he said in a tweet.