New Delhi: The disheartening incident took place near Phanta helipad in Uttarakhand’s Rudrapyarag, where four individuals were found dead after being trapped in debris by the rescue teams, officials said adding that all of them were Nepali nationals. 

The officials informed us that all bodies are being brought to Rudraprayag by the District Disaster Response Force (DDRF) team.

Rudraprayag Disaster Management Officer Nandan Singh Rajwar informed that 4 people were trapped in the debris near Khat Gadera near Phanta helipad at 1:20 am.

#WATCH | Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand: At 1:20 am, 4 people were trapped in the debris near Khat Gadera near Phanta helipad. As soon as the information was received, the rescue team was sent to the spot for relief and rescue work. The evacuation is underway: Rudraprayag Disaster… pic.twitter.com/l8tN5iOVl4

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“As soon as the information was received, the rescue team was sent to the spot for relief and rescue work. The evacuation is underway,” he added.