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2 days ago
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Air India crash top updates: Black box of plane found, six bodies handed over to families
The black box of the Air India plane that crashed in Ahmedabad a day ago was recovered on Friday from the rooftop of the hostel building with which the aircraft had collided, reported ANI. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau, a division of the Ministry of Civil Aviation, has launched an investigation into the crash. A team of the National Investigation Agency, along with officials from other central agencies, arrived at the site of the accident during the day, according to The Indian Express. On Thursday, the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft, which was en route to London's Gatwick airport from Ahmedabad, crashed just 33 seconds after taking off, killing 241 persons aboard. This is being viewed as the world's worst aviation disaster in a decade. The aircraft's crash into the hostel building of the BJ Medical College in Meghani Nagar area of Ahmedabad also killed at least four medical students on the ground. The total toll on the ground remains unclear. Here is more on this and other top updates: The black box of the plane was recovered from the rooftop of the BJ Medical College, stated the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau, according to ANI. The department added that more than 40 staff members of the state government had joined the Ministry of Civil Aviation's efforts at the site of the crash. A black box is a small machine that records information about an aircraft during its flight. Data from the device could provide information about what triggered the crash. The bodies of six persons who died in the crash have been handed over to their families after identification, a police officer was quoted as saying by PTI. 'We have started the process of collecting DNA samples of relatives for profiling to identify bodies that are charred beyond recognition,' said Inspector Chirag Gosai. He added that the family members of 215 persons who died had approached the authorities to submit their DNA samples. While the total number of deaths on the ground due to the crash remains unclear, Gosai said that 265 bodies have been sent for post-mortem. At least four medical students were killed after the aircraft's collision into the hostel building of the BJ Medical College. While The Indian Express reported that at least 24 persons, including the four students, had died, The Washington Post quoted police officer Vishaka Dabral as saying that at least 28 persons had died at the crash site. Union Home Minister Amit Shah said earlier in the day that the toll will be released after all bodies are identified, reported The Hindu. He added that the process of retrieving the bodies is almost complete. Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the site of the crash on Friday. He also met the injured persons and the lone passenger aboard the flight who survived the crash. 'The entire nation is praying for their speedy recovery,' the prime minister wrote on social media. Modi also held a meeting with the Ahmedabad airport authorities.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Air India plane crash: DNA matching underway, 6 bodies returned to families
As the country mourns the loss of lives in the devastating crash of an Air India Boeing 787 shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, authorities have intensified efforts to identify the victims through DNA sampling. As rescue and recovery operations continue at the crash site, the focus is also on the process of DNA identification, a critical step in bringing closure to grieving families. Forensic teams are working around the clock to collect DNA samples from the remains recovered from the charred wreckage. According to PTI, Relatives of the deceased have been arriving at local hospitals and morgues, many of them asking to provide saliva or blood samples to assist with the matching process. Authorities are prioritising cases where preliminary identifications have been made through personal belongings or documentation, to expedite the DNA matching. Most of the bodies were charred beyond recognition, and DNA testing was being conducted to identify the victims. More bodies are expected to be found in the search at the crash site. There was no information on whether the black boxes — the flight data and cockpit voice recorders — had been recovered. One family member, waiting outside the forensic unit, said: 'We came all the way from Surat as soon as we heard the news. We just want to take him home.' Volunteers who rushed to help after a passenger jet crashed into a residential neighbourhood of India's Ahmedabad city described Friday the intense fireball they faced Meanwhile, police have confirmed that six bodies have so far been identified and handed over to their families. "We have handed over six bodies to relatives. We have started the process of collecting DNA samples of relatives for profiling to identify bodies that are charred beyond recognition. Relatives of 215 deceased persons have approached us to give their samples," Inspector Chirag Gosai said. Air India and state officials have promised full support to the victims' families, including assistance with transport, accommodation, and counselling services. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held a review meeting with top officials of the Gujarat government after visiting the site of the Air India plane crash here. Before the meeting, PM Modi visited the crash site and took stock of the situation there. He also met those who were injured in the incident. The meeting was held at the GujSail building near the city airport.
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Business Standard
2 days ago
- Business Standard
Bodies of six Air India crash victims handed over to relatives, say police
At least 265 bodies were sent to the Ahmedabad Civil Hospital for post-mortem after the crash Press Trust of India Ahmedabad A day after the deadly plane crash in Ahmedabad, the bodies of six victims were handed over to their families after identification on Friday, police said. At least 265 bodies were sent to the Ahmedabad Civil Hospital for post-mortem after the crash on Thursday. Of these, only six victims were identified as their faces were intact, inspector Chirag Gosai said. He said DNA profiling is underway to ascertain the identities of others as their bodies are charred beyond recognition. "We have handed over six bodies to relatives. We have started the process of collecting DNA samples of relatives for profiling to identify bodies that are charred beyond recognition. Relatives of 215 deceased persons have approached us to give their samples," said Gosai, who is handling the affairs at the post-mortem room. He said details are gathered from relatives arriving at the PM room, and these people are then sent to BJ Medical College to provide their DNA samples. "It will take nearly 72 hours to complete the exercise of matching the DNA samples. Once there is a match, bodies will be handed over to relatives from the post-mortem room," the inspector said. A Boeing 787 Dreamliner (AI 171), with 242 people on board, including former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, crashed into a medical college complex in the Meghaninagar area moments after taking off from the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on Thursday afternoon. One person survived the tragedy, while 241 on board, including 168 Indians, 53 British, seven Portuguese and one Canadian, were killed. Four MBBS students and a doctor's wife were among those killed at the complex of BJ Medical College outside the airport perimeter. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Bodies of six Air India crash victims handed over to relatives, say police
A day after the deadly plane crash in Ahmedabad, the bodies of six victims were handed over to their families after identification on Friday, police said. At least 265 bodies were sent to the Ahmedabad Civil Hospital for post-mortem after the crash on Thursday. Of these, only six victims were identified as their faces were intact, inspector Chirag Gosai said. He said DNA profiling is underway to ascertain the identities of others as their bodies are charred beyond recognition. Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track default , selected Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Bank Owned Properties For Sale In Kouba (Prices May Surprise You) Foreclosed Homes | Search ads Search Now Undo "We have handed over six bodies to relatives. We have started the process of collecting DNA samples of relatives for profiling to identify bodies that are charred beyond recognition. Relatives of 215 deceased persons have approached us to give their samples," said Gosai, who is handling the affairs at the post-mortem room . He said details are gathered from relatives arriving at the PM room, and these people are then sent to BJ Medical College to provide their DNA samples. Live Events "It will take nearly 72 hours to complete the exercise of matching the DNA samples. Once there is a match, bodies will be handed over to relatives from the post-mortem room," the inspector said. A Boeing 787 Dreamliner (AI 171), with 242 people on board, including former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, crashed into a medical college complex in the Meghaninagar area moments after taking off from the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on Thursday afternoon. One person survived the tragedy, while 241 on board, including 168 Indians, 53 British, seven Portuguese and one Canadian, were killed. Four MBBS students and a doctor's wife were among those killed at the complex of BJ Medical College outside the airport perimeter.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- The Hindu
Air India Ahmedabad crash: Bodies of six victims handed over to relatives, say police
A day after the deadly plane crash in Ahmedabad, the bodies of six victims were handed over to their families after identification on Friday (June 13, 2025), police said. At least 265 bodies were sent to the Ahmedabad Civil Hospital for post-mortem after the crash on Thursday. Of these, only six victims were identified as their faces were intact, inspector Chirag Gosai said. Air India Ahmedabad plane crash LIVE updates He said DNA profiling is underway to ascertain the identities of others as their bodies are charred beyond recognition. "We have handed over six bodies to relatives. We have started the process of collecting DNA samples of relatives for profiling to identify bodies that are charred beyond recognition. Relatives of 215 deceased persons have approached us to give their samples," said Gosai, who is handling the affairs at the post-mortem room. He said details are gathered from relatives arriving at the PM room, and these people are then sent to BJ Medical College to provide their DNA samples. "It will take nearly 72 hours to complete the exercise of matching the DNA samples. Once there is a match, bodies will be handed over to relatives from the post-mortem room," the inspector said. A Boeing 787 Dreamliner (AI 171), with 242 people on board, including former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, crashed into a medical college complex in the Meghaninagar area moments after taking off from the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on Thursday afternoon. One person survived the tragedy, while 241 on board, including 168 Indians, 53 British, seven Portuguese and one Canadian, were killed. Four MBBS students and a doctor's wife were among those killed at the complex of BJ Medical College outside the airport perimeter.
