Tragedy in Ahmedabad: Air India Crash Claims 270 Lives
An Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad has claimed 270 lives. DNA tests are underway to identify victims, with 87 identified and 47 bodies returned to families. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed shortly after takeoff, with devastating consequences both in the air and on the ground.
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The devastating crash of an Air India plane in Ahmedabad has claimed 270 lives. So far, 87 victims have been identified through DNA matching, and 47 bodies have been returned to their families, authorities reported on Monday.
Efforts to identify the victims continue, as many bodies were charred and unrecognizable following the June 12 crash. "Till now, 87 DNA samples have been matched, and 47 bodies have already been handed over to the respective families. These deceased were from various districts in Gujarat," stated Dr. Rajnish Patel, additional civil superintendent.
The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, carrying 242 people, crashed into a medical college complex moments after taking off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport at 1:39 pm. The incident left 241 aboard dead, with one survivor. Tragically, 29 people on the ground also perished, including five medical students.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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