India, May 20 -- A helicopter operated by Trans Bharat Aviation made an emergency landing in Nawa Gaon village of Tehri Garhwal district on Wednesday morning after developing a technical fault during a flight from Badrinath Dham to Dehradun, officials said. All seven people on board, including the pilot, escaped unhurt.

The incident took place at around 9.30am, officials said.

According to officials, the rear section of the helicopter sustained damage after coming into contact with a high-tension power line during the incident. The pilot then carried out a precautionary landing in nearby fields.

After receiving information, teams from the local police, district administration and other concerned departments rushed to the spot.

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