Tamil Nadu : An Army chopper crashed in Coonoor, Tamil Nadu today. The chopper was carrying 14 people, including Chief of Defence staff. General Bipin Rawat is also reported to be on board the chopper

The Mi-series chopper crashed between Coimbatore and Sulur in Tamil Nadu, India. CDS Bipin Rawat, his staff and some family members were in the chopper.

The local military officers have reached the location and were told that locals have taken two bodies with 80 per cent burns to a local hospital. Few bodies could be seen downwards in the area of the accident. Efforts are ongoing to retrieve the bodies and check identities.

More details to follow