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The Irish Sun
16 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
British Air India families ‘sent the WRONG bodies' in caskets leaving families horrified after crash killed 260
DISTRAUGHT families of the Air India plane crash victims have reportedly been sent the wrong bodies back to the UK. The 9 Air India reportedly mixed up bodies whilst sending victims of the doomed flight back home Credit: AFP 9 A family member cries after hearing her brother died in the Air India crash Credit: Reuters 9 Lone Brit survivor Vishwash Ramesh pictured with Indian PM Narendra Modi Credit: Pixel8000 9 Vishwash Ramesh pictured carrying his brothers coffin Credit: Dan Charity One And in another It is understood that the body parts had to be separated before the internment could go ahead last weekend. The shocking claims came to light after Inner West London coroner Dr Fiona Wilcox attempted to verify the repatriated Brits' identities by matching DNA with samples provided by grieving families. On Tuesday night, a high-level inquiry was launched in London and India. Sir Keir Starmer is reportedly expected to raise concerns over the repatriation process with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his state visit to the UK later this week. Only two instances of mistaken identity have been reported so far - but fears are mounting that more could still have been made. All India Flight 171 died other than one after the jet smashed into a doctor's hospital in Ahmedabad, India, en route to London Gatwick. Most read in The Sun Dozens more died on the ground taking the tragic total to 260. A total of 53 Brits were on board the aircraft, including lone survivor Moment bandaged Brit survivor of Air India crash carries brother's coffin Although some victims were quickly cremated or buried in India, according to religious beliefs, aviation lawyer James Healy-Pratt said the remains of at least 12 had been repatriated. He is currently representing Brit families by making sure the full facts behind the horror crash are known, and ensuring the compensation is awarded to victims' families in court. Healy-Pratt is now investigating the alleged body mix-up that reportedly occurred during the repatriation process. He told the Daily Mail that some of the distraught families he has been working with had "got the wrong remains" sent to them. The lawyer detailed how the family who received "commingled" remains were able to separate the body parts and hold a funeral service. But he revealed that the other set of relatives, whom he dubbed Family X, had been "left in limbo". He said: "Family X have no-one to bury because it was the wrong person in their casket. "And if isn't their relative, the question is, who is it in that coffin?" He continued: "Presumably it's another passenger and their relatives have been given the wrong remains." 9 Locals stand outside Vishvash Ramesh's family home in Leicester Credit: Reuters 9 260 people died in the horror smash The lawyer added that the coroner also had a problem with the "unidentified person" in her jurisdiction. He is now working to establish the exact chain of events in the reportedly botched identification process. This process will start with figuring out when the corpses were pulled from the wreckage, and end with when each one arrived in the UK. Brit families previously slammed the chaotic ground operation following the horror smash on June 12. One relative reportedly blasted the "lack of transparency and oversight in the identification and handling of remains". Calls for a British-run ID unit to be flown in were also made. The gruelling recovery operation began soon after the plane crashed and was led by Ahmedabad's police and fire departments and the state disaster response force. Sniffer dogs and high-tech search equipment were pulled in to help - and even locals joined in, sifting through smouldering metal with their bare hands in some cases. The remains of virtually all the victims were believed to have been found within three days. This was despite the fact that the blistering 1,500 degrees heat had burnt most remains beyond recognition. 9 Captain Sumeet Sabharwal Captain of Air India Flight AI 171 Credit: Pixel8000 9 Co-Pilot and First Officer Clive Kundar of Air India Flight AI 171 Credit: Pixel8000 Hundreds of families received loved ones' remains from the Civil Hospital in Ahmedabad - in a plastic container rather than a coffin. Relatives gave DNA samples to be used as identification - but in the most severe cases they had to be matched against dental records. Families relied on officials to carry out the process accurately and label the containers correctly. Altaf Taju, from Blackburn, whose London-based parents Adam, 72 and Hasina, 70, died along with their son-on-law Altafhusen Patel, 51, in the horror smash, said: "Nobody looked at the remains. We weren't allowed to. "They just said, 'This is your mother or father', and gave us a paper label with an ID number on it. "We had to take their word for it. It's horrific that this could have happened, but what could anyone do?" Taju was told of the alleged mix-up by a police liaison officer - but said that his relatives were not involved in the mix-up as they were buried in India quickly. Read more on the Irish Sun Indian authorities claimed they had confirmed the identities of all 260 fatalities by June 28 - and the Brit remains flown back to the UK were transported by Air India. The Sun reached out to Air India for comment. 9 Bodies recovered from the crash site were reportedly in some cases misidentified Credit: Reuters
Scottish Sun
16 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
British Air India families ‘sent the WRONG bodies' in caskets leaving families horrified after crash killed 260
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) DISTRAUGHT families of the Air India plane crash victims have reportedly been sent the wrong bodies back to the UK. The airline is said to have bungled the repatriation process for some of the British victims on board the doomed flight with some remains returned to unrelated loved ones. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 9 Air India reportedly mixed up bodies whilst sending victims of the doomed flight back home Credit: AFP 9 A family member cries after hearing her brother died in the Air India crash Credit: Reuters 9 Lone Brit survivor Vishwash Ramesh pictured with Indian PM Narendra Modi Credit: Pixel8000 9 Vishwash Ramesh pictured carrying his brothers coffin Credit: Dan Charity One heartbroken family was even forced to cancel funeral plans due to the mix-up of bodies, the Mail Online reported. And in another harrowing mistake, "commingled" human remains - consisting of body parts of more than one victim - were reportedly packed into a casket before being shipped to the UK. It is understood that the body parts had to be separated before the internment could go ahead last weekend. The shocking claims came to light after Inner West London coroner Dr Fiona Wilcox attempted to verify the repatriated Brits' identities by matching DNA with samples provided by grieving families. On Tuesday night, a high-level inquiry was launched in London and India. Sir Keir Starmer is reportedly expected to raise concerns over the repatriation process with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his state visit to the UK later this week. Only two instances of mistaken identity have been reported so far - but fears are mounting that more could still have been made. All passengers and crew on board the doomed Air India Flight 171 died other than one after the jet smashed into a doctor's hospital in Ahmedabad, India, en route to London Gatwick. Dozens more died on the ground taking the tragic total to 260. A total of 53 Brits were on board the aircraft, including lone survivor Vishwash Kumar Ramesh who was sat in seat 11A. Moment bandaged Brit survivor of Air India crash carries brother's coffin Although some victims were quickly cremated or buried in India, according to religious beliefs, aviation lawyer James Healy-Pratt said the remains of at least 12 had been repatriated. He is currently representing Brit families by making sure the full facts behind the horror crash are known, and ensuring the compensation is awarded to victims' families in court. Healy-Pratt is now investigating the alleged body mix-up that reportedly occurred during the repatriation process. He told the Daily Mail that some of the distraught families he has been working with had "got the wrong remains" sent to them. The lawyer detailed how the family who received "commingled" remains were able to separate the body parts and hold a funeral service. But he revealed that the other set of relatives, whom he dubbed Family X, had been "left in limbo". He said: "Family X have no-one to bury because it was the wrong person in their casket. "And if isn't their relative, the question is, who is it in that coffin?" He continued: "Presumably it's another passenger and their relatives have been given the wrong remains." 9 Locals stand outside Vishvash Ramesh's family home in Leicester Credit: Reuters 9 260 people died in the horror smash The lawyer added that the coroner also had a problem with the "unidentified person" in her jurisdiction. He is now working to establish the exact chain of events in the reportedly botched identification process. This process will start with figuring out when the corpses were pulled from the wreckage, and end with when each one arrived in the UK. Brit families previously slammed the chaotic ground operation following the horror smash on June 12. One relative reportedly blasted the "lack of transparency and oversight in the identification and handling of remains". Calls for a British-run ID unit to be flown in were also made. The gruelling recovery operation began soon after the plane crashed and was led by Ahmedabad's police and fire departments and the state disaster response force. Sniffer dogs and high-tech search equipment were pulled in to help - and even locals joined in, sifting through smouldering metal with their bare hands in some cases. The remains of virtually all the victims were believed to have been found within three days. This was despite the fact that the blistering 1,500 degrees heat had burnt most remains beyond recognition. 9 Captain Sumeet Sabharwal Captain of Air India Flight AI 171 Credit: Pixel8000 9 Co-Pilot and First Officer Clive Kundar of Air India Flight AI 171 Credit: Pixel8000 Hundreds of families received loved ones' remains from the Civil Hospital in Ahmedabad - in a plastic container rather than a coffin. Relatives gave DNA samples to be used as identification - but in the most severe cases they had to be matched against dental records. Families relied on officials to carry out the process accurately and label the containers correctly. Altaf Taju, from Blackburn, whose London-based parents Adam, 72 and Hasina, 70, died along with their son-on-law Altafhusen Patel, 51, in the horror smash, said: "Nobody looked at the remains. We weren't allowed to. "They just said, 'This is your mother or father', and gave us a paper label with an ID number on it. "We had to take their word for it. It's horrific that this could have happened, but what could anyone do?" Taju was told of the alleged mix-up by a police liaison officer - but said that his relatives were not involved in the mix-up as they were buried in India quickly. Indian authorities claimed they had confirmed the identities of all 260 fatalities by June 28 - and the Brit remains flown back to the UK were transported by Air India. The Sun reached out to Air India for comment.
The Irish Sun
5 days ago
- The Irish Sun
Fears of CHAOS at start of summer hols as major Spain airport ‘to be paralysed' by staff protests on key travel day
CHAOS may strike Brits' summer holiday plans as a major Spanish airport could be "paralysed" by staff protests. Palma airport in Advertisement 5 Locals across Spain have been protesting against mass tourism for months Credit: Getty 5 Workers say they are 'abused' at work by the conditions Credit: Alamy 5 Staff at Palma de Mallorca Airport in Majorca are threatening to strike Credit: Alamy Staff have Workers say they have their rights "abused" with "inhumane" work shifts, including stolen holidays, mistreatment, and no career progression. They also say they're given the wrong clothing for the They're not given rain coast for the rain and say their uniforms don't "respect their dignity". Advertisement Read more on world news Now they're preparing to "paralyse" the airport threatening Brit Summer holidays begin next Thursday for most and many kids and their parents will be taking a hard earned break to the holiday hotspot. The workers have accused some of the best known aviation companies of treating them badly, including: Jet2, Ryanair, easyJet, Swissport, Eurowings, and Menzies. Staff have also taken aim at what they see if endless improvements at the airport. Advertisement Most read in The Sun Exclusive Exclusive They say the construction zone is bad for their health and also say it poses a risk to safety. The UGT is also demanding free parking for workers and the opening of a new cafeteria with cheap prices. Fights erupt amid Spain travel CHAOS as airport passport control 'collapses' Workers are pinning the airport operator Aena responsible for the shortcoming and said if it doesn't make sure demands are met the "tone of the protest" will be raised. The Balearic government last week demanded urgent action over the airport after admitting "the accumulation of incidents" is doing nothing for its tourism reputation. Advertisement Officials say delays, cancellations and overbooking at Palma airport in Mallorca are causing a growing volume of complaints and "generate widespread discomfort and project a very negative image of the islands." They have also complained about long waits at security controls and the continuing works at the airport, together with the "collapse in accesses and transit areas." 5 The airport protest comes as Brits have not been the most welcome visitors to the island Credit: Darren Fletcher 5 Brits could be left in massive queues by the strike Credit: EPA Advertisement Its the latest Spanish curveball Fuming locals are pushing back against what they see as "overtourism" by squirting holidaymakers with water guns. Campaigners blame excessive levels of tourism for forcing locals out of affordable housing, raising the cost of living and making the city centres unusable. Protests across Spain last month saw thousands take to the street and demand their cities "back". Advertisement Around 100 noisy activists banging drums surrounded upmarket eatery Cappuccino Borne next to a McDonald's in the centre of Palma after their protest finished. Police moved in to ease tension as the demonstrators held up cardboard posters reading: 'As You Come I Have To Go.' Strikes are also ongoing in Mallorca, Ibiza and Menorca with hospitality staff stopping work. They're also part of the UGT union and are demanding higher wages and fewer hours. Advertisement What is "overtourism"? OVERTOURISM refers to the phenomenon where a destination experiences a volume of tourists that exceeds its manageable capacity The term is often used to describe the negative consequences of mass tourism, which includes overcrowding and environmental issues As a result, popular destinations have become less enjoyable for both visitors and locals Local communities, in particular, bear the brunt, facing rising costs and a depletion of resources In response, national and local governments have started to implement measures to reduce overtourism. Some solutions include: Safeguarding historical and heritage sites Promoting off-peak travel Tourism caps and regulations Promoting lesser-known destinations
Scottish Sun
5 days ago
- Scottish Sun
Fears of CHAOS at start of summer hols as major Spain airport ‘to be paralysed' by staff protests on key travel day
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) CHAOS may strike Brits' summer holiday plans as a major Spanish airport could be "paralysed" by staff protests. Palma airport in Majorca is being targeted by furious staff who are threatening to bring it to a standstill on July 25th for four hours. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 Locals across Spain have been protesting against mass tourism for months Credit: Getty 5 Workers say they are 'abused' at work by the conditions Credit: Alamy 5 Staff at Palma de Mallorca Airport in Majorca are threatening to strike Credit: Alamy Staff have slammed "suffocating" working conditions there and are set to down tools as part of a strike by members of the UGT trade union. Workers say they have their rights "abused" with "inhumane" work shifts, including stolen holidays, mistreatment, and no career progression. They also say they're given the wrong clothing for the hot summer temperatures on the island. They're not given rain coast for the rain and say their uniforms don't "respect their dignity". Read more on world news BLAZE CHAOS Wildfires rip across Spain turning Madrid skies ORANGE as army deployed Now they're preparing to "paralyse" the airport threatening Brit holidaymakers with flight cancellation and delays. Summer holidays begin next Thursday for most and many kids and their parents will be taking a hard earned break to the holiday hotspot. The workers have accused some of the best known aviation companies of treating them badly, including: Jet2, Ryanair, easyJet, Swissport, Eurowings, and Menzies. Staff have also taken aim at what they see if endless improvements at the airport. They say the construction zone is bad for their health and also say it poses a risk to safety. The UGT is also demanding free parking for workers and the opening of a new cafeteria with cheap prices. Fights erupt amid Spain travel CHAOS as airport passport control 'collapses' Workers are pinning the airport operator Aena responsible for the shortcoming and said if it doesn't make sure demands are met the "tone of the protest" will be raised. The Balearic government last week demanded urgent action over the airport after admitting "the accumulation of incidents" is doing nothing for its tourism reputation. Officials say delays, cancellations and overbooking at Palma airport in Mallorca are causing a growing volume of complaints and "generate widespread discomfort and project a very negative image of the islands." They have also complained about long waits at security controls and the continuing works at the airport, together with the "collapse in accesses and transit areas." 5 The airport protest comes as Brits have not been the most welcome visitors to the island Credit: Darren Fletcher 5 Brits could be left in massive queues by the strike Credit: EPA Its the latest Spanish curveball hitting Brits holidays this summer with fuming locals also protesting. Fuming locals are pushing back against what they see as "overtourism" by squirting holidaymakers with water guns. Campaigners blame excessive levels of tourism for forcing locals out of affordable housing, raising the cost of living and making the city centres unusable. Protests across Spain last month saw thousands take to the street and demand their cities "back". Around 100 noisy activists banging drums surrounded upmarket eatery Cappuccino Borne next to a McDonald's in the centre of Palma after their protest finished. Police moved in to ease tension as the demonstrators held up cardboard posters reading: 'As You Come I Have To Go.' Strikes are also ongoing in Mallorca, Ibiza and Menorca with hospitality staff stopping work. They're also part of the UGT union and are demanding higher wages and fewer hours.
Daily Mirror
16-07-2025
- Health
- Daily Mirror
Tomatoes linked to outbreak of 'deadly' bacteria usually found in uncooked meat and eggs
A new report from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has found that a potentially deadly bacteria was transmitted through tomatoes and other common grocery products Tomatoes have been linked to an outbreak of a potentially deadly disease usually found only in uncooked meat and eggs, the UK's top health body has found. The UK Health and Security Agency (UKHSA) found in a new report published this month that the red fruit, a staple millions of Brits' meals, was responsible for more than 100 Salmonella infections. Two different types of the bacteria, which is usually found in uncooked chicken and raw eggs, have been linked to a nationwide outbreak. New records issued by the UKHSA show the Blockley and Strathcona variants caused 81 and 24 infections each in 2024. At least 14 of the 105 who contracted the bacteria - which is known to kill dozens of people every year - last year were hospitalised with severe infections. The food safety chiefs noted that tomatoes were among several different contaminated foods that spread the bacteria on a national rather than restaurant-only scale. Red meat, eggs, and another "unidentified" vector were among the foods that transmitted Salmonella types Enteritidis, Anatum and Typhimurium. They caused hundreds of more infections in multiple additional outbreaks, with the UKHSA finding the Typhimurium strain caused 109 infections alone. The organisation noted in its report that the outbreaks, once reported to national surveillance, were "associated with the consumption of multiple different food vehicles". The report states: "Seven outbreaks of Salmonella were reported to national surveillance in 2024, comprising 304 cases of which 280 cases were laboratory confirmed. These outbreaks were associated with the consumption of multiple different food vehicles including eggs, tomatoes and red meat products." The report adds that infections of Salmonella and another bacteria, Campylobacer, have been on the increase in the last two years, with the former shooring up by more than 15 percent befire dropping slightly early this year. It states: "The total number of confirmed Salmonella serovar laboratory reports increased by 17.1percent, from 8,872 reports in 2023 to 10,388 reports in 2024. Comparison of the number of confirmed Salmonella serovar laboratory reports in the first quarter of each year shows a rise of 16.0 percent, from 1,328 reports in Q1 2023 to 1,541 in Q1 2024, then a lower increase of 3.1 percent, to 1,588 in Q1 2025." Salmonella, as the data shows, can be a widely spread disease, and while it is very rarely deadly, can cause a host of particularly unpleasant symptoms and even permanent damage. Symptoms of infection with the bacteria can last up to a week, and include diarrhea, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and fever, with rare long-term complications including reactive arthritis, eye irritation, and painful urination. The longer-term symptoms have been known to persist for months at a time.
