Seven people have died in a helicopter crash in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand, officials have said. According to local media reports, the aircraft was flying from the state capital, Dehradun, to a popular pilgrimage site in the Himalayan mountains.

The Air India flight fell from the sky on Thursday and killed at least 270 people in Gujarat state, officials said Saturday.

Tragedy struck this week when a plane crashed in the city of Ahmedabad just shortly after takeoff, leaving investigators and aviation officials with many questions.

Prayers are being held across the South East for people who died in the Air India plane crash on Thursday. A temple in Gravesend, Kent, is holding a memorial service on Sunday to remember the victims.

We are, of course, referring to India's intra-squad warm-up match ahead of the first Test against England. What did you think we meant? Oh sure, the World Test Championship final was going on, too. That looked like fun and all.

A senior doctor says DNA from just 11 victims has been identified so far and cautions it's something that can't be rushed - but families are desperate for regular communication and updates.