JASHPUR, INDIA: A private aircraft crashed into Ara Hill (also referred to as Aara Mountain) in the Narayanpur region of Jashpur district on Monday afternoon, triggering a major rescue operation.
Visuals from the remote forested hillside show thick plumes of smoke and flames rising from the impact site after the plane collided with the terrain.
Local residents reported hearing a loud explosion followed by fire.
According to initial reports, the aircraft went down in a densely wooded area, making immediate access difficult.
Police, local administration, and disaster management teams have rushed to the spot and launched rescue and assessment operations.
Casualties are feared, with unconfirmed reports suggesting the pilot and co-pilot may be among those affected.
The exact number of people on board and the cause of the crash remain unknown.
Further details, including the identity of the aircraft, its ownership, flight route, and the total number of casualties, are awaited as rescue teams reach the site and an official investigation begins. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is expected to launch a probe into the incident.
This is a developing story.
Updates will follow as more information becomes available.
