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7NEWS
23-07-2025
- General
- 7NEWS
Air India crash: Victims' grieving families sent the wrong bodies in distressing repatriation blunders
Grieving families of British Air India crash victims have been dealt a distressing new blow after a series of repatriation blunders saw them sent the wrong bodies, not those of their loved ones. The family of one victim had to call off their funeral after being told the coffin they were given had the remains of someone else, according to the Daily Mail UK. Another family was given 'co-mingled' remnants of more than one person in their casket so a process of separating the remains had to be undertaken before the funeral went ahead. The fiasco has added to the pain of families trying to farewell loved ones who were on board the doomed flight which took off from India's Ahmedabad Airport on its way to London before crashing about 30 seconds after take-off and killing 242 passengers and crew in on June 12. The repatriation mistakes were uncovered during a verification process by Inner West London coroner Dr Fiona Wilcox who tried to match the remains of the repatriated Britons' with DNA samples provided by the families. It is understood the remains of at least 12 of the 52 British victims have so far been repatriated and there are fears more errors could be uncovered. A number of other crash victims were cremated or buried in India. Aviation lawyer James Healy-Pratt who represents some of the British families said he was trying to track what led to the repatriation process being so badly botched. 'I've been sitting down in the homes of these lovely British families over the last month, and the first thing they want is their loved ones back,' he told the Mail. 'But some of them have got the wrong remains and they are clearly distraught over this. It has been going on for a couple of weeks (and) I think these families deserve an explanation.' While one family had been able to hold a funeral, another, which he calls Family X had not. '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? Presumably it's another passenger and their relatives have been given the wrong remains. 'The coroner also has a problem because she has an unidentified person in her jurisdiction.' The process of identification for the crash victims has not been smooth, with one relative previously raising a 'lack of transparency and oversight in the identification and handling of remains'. Sniffer dogs, high tech search equipment and local volunteers combed the plane wreckage after the fiery crash, with the bodies of many victims so badly burnt or maimed they had to be identified by DNA samples or dental records. Indian authorities claimed DNA tests had confirmed the identities of all 260 fatalities on June 28. It is understood an inquiry is underway into the misidentifications and the issue is expected to be raised when UK Prime Minister during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's state visit to the Britain next week. A government spokesperson told the Daily Mail that formal identification of bodies was a matter for the Indian authorities. 'We understand that this is an extremely distressing time for the families, and our thoughts remain with them.'
Perth Now
23-07-2025
- General
- Perth Now
Bungles see Air India victims' families sent wrong bodies
Grieving families of British Air India crash victims have been dealt a distressing new blow after a series of repatriation blunders saw them sent the wrong bodies, not those of their loved ones. The family of one victim had to call off their funeral after being told the coffin they were given had the remains of someone else, according to the Daily Mail UK. Another family was given 'co-mingled' remnants of more than one person in their casket so a process of separating the remains had to be undertaken before the funeral went ahead. Investigative officials at the site of Air India crash. Credit: Ritesh Shukla / Getty Images The fiasco has added to the pain of families trying to farewell loved ones who were on board the doomed flight which took off from India's Ahmedabad Airport on its way to London before crashing about 30 seconds after take-off and killing 242 passengers and crew in on June 12. The repatriation mistakes were uncovered during a verification process by Inner West London coroner Dr Fiona Wilcox who tried to match the remains of the repatriated Britons' with DNA samples provided by the families. It is understood the remains of at least 12 of the 52 British victims have so far been repatriated and there are fears more errors could be uncovered. A number of other crash victims were cremated or buried in India. Aviation lawyer James Healy-Pratt who represents some of the British families said he was trying to track what led to the repatriation process being so badly botched. 'I've been sitting down in the homes of these lovely British families over the last month, and the first thing they want is their loved ones back,' he told the Mail. 'But some of them have got the wrong remains and they are clearly distraught over this. It has been going on for a couple of weeks (and) I think these families deserve an explanation.' While one family had been able to hold a funeral, another, which he calls Family X had not. '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? Presumably it's another passenger and their relatives have been given the wrong remains. 'The coroner also has a problem because she has an unidentified person in her jurisdiction.' The process of identification for the crash victims has not been smooth, with one relative previously raising a 'lack of transparency and oversight in the identification and handling of remains'. Sniffer dogs, high tech search equipment and local volunteers combed the plane wreckage after the fiery crash, with the bodies of many victims so badly burnt or maimed they had to be identified by DNA samples or dental records. Indian authorities claimed DNA tests had confirmed the identities of all 260 fatalities on June 28. Authorities used DNA samples and dental records to identify victims. Credit: Unknown / X formerly Twitter It is understood an inquiry is underway into the misidentifications and the issue is expected to be raised when UK Prime Minister during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's state visit to the Britain next week. A government spokesperson told the Daily Mail that formal identification of bodies was a matter for the Indian authorities. 'We understand that this is an extremely distressing time for the families, and our thoughts remain with them.'
West Australian
23-07-2025
- General
- West Australian
Air India crash: Victims' grieving families sent the wrong bodies in distressing repatriation blunders
Grieving families of British Air India crash victims have been dealt a distressing new blow after a series of repatriation blunders saw them sent the wrong bodies, not those of their loved ones. The family of one victim had to call off their funeral after being told the coffin they were given had the remains of someone else, according to the Daily Mail UK . Another family was given 'co-mingled' remnants of more than one person in their casket so a process of separating the remains had to be undertaken before the funeral went ahead. The fiasco has added to the pain of families trying to farewell loved ones who were on board the doomed flight which took off from India's Ahmedabad Airport on its way to London before crashing about 30 seconds after take-off and killing 242 passengers and crew in on June 12. The repatriation mistakes were uncovered during a verification process by Inner West London coroner Dr Fiona Wilcox who tried to match the remains of the repatriated Britons' with DNA samples provided by the families. It is understood the remains of at least 12 of the 52 British victims have so far been repatriated and there are fears more errors could be uncovered. A number of other crash victims were cremated or buried in India. Aviation lawyer James Healy-Pratt who represents some of the British families said he was trying to track what led to the repatriation process being so badly botched. 'I've been sitting down in the homes of these lovely British families over the last month, and the first thing they want is their loved ones back,' he told the Mail. 'But some of them have got the wrong remains and they are clearly distraught over this. It has been going on for a couple of weeks (and) I think these families deserve an explanation.' While one family had been able to hold a funeral, another, which he calls Family X had not. '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? Presumably it's another passenger and their relatives have been given the wrong remains. 'The coroner also has a problem because she has an unidentified person in her jurisdiction.' The process of identification for the crash victims has not been smooth, with one relative previously raising a 'lack of transparency and oversight in the identification and handling of remains'. Sniffer dogs, high tech search equipment and local volunteers combed the plane wreckage after the fiery crash, with the bodies of many victims so badly burnt or maimed they had to be identified by DNA samples or dental records. Indian authorities claimed DNA tests had confirmed the identities of all 260 fatalities on June 28. It is understood an inquiry is underway into the misidentifications and the issue is expected to be raised when UK Prime Minister during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's state visit to the Britain next week. A government spokesperson told the Daily Mail that formal identification of bodies was a matter for the Indian authorities. 'We understand that this is an extremely distressing time for the families, and our thoughts remain with them.'
Pink Villa
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Scarlett Johansson Beats Samuel L Jackson and Robert Downey Jr to Become Highest-Grossing Lead Actor, Here's How
Scarlett Johansson has bagged another hit film in her kitty! With a whopping USD 318.3 million for Jurassic World: Rebirth's debut week at the cinemas, one more star has been added to her sparkling filmography. As of the latest report from Daily Mail UK, this has prompted the actress to the top of the highest-grossing list, taking over her peers Samuel L. Jackson and Robert Downey Jr. Recording over 300 million globally for the dinosaur film, the 4th of July weekend saw an impressive USD 147.3 million domestically. Scarlett Johansson earns in millions for Jurassic World: Rebirth's debut weekend at the Box Office With her role as Zora, the actress has now pocketed a massive USD 14.61 billion with just her lead ensemble roles. The most contribution to this, according to The Numbers, has been from her participation in Avengers: Endgame, followed by other MCU films including Avengers: Infinity War, The Avengers, Avengers: Age of Ultron, and Captain America: Civil War, making for the top 5 in her list. Each of these films comes up to over a billion USD in earnings. Impressively, the actress has managed to do so with just 18 lead roles. Scarlett Johansson has overtaken Samuel L. Jackson 's USD 14.60 billion record while the two share similar accounts of Marvel films in their career. The older actor has taken about 53 films to reach this number, with Incredibles 2 and Spider-Man: Far From Home being in his top 5. Robert Downey Jr. has been kicked down to the third spot with his own USD 14.3 billion with Iron Man 3 being an addition to his most viewed list at the 5th spot, where he played the titular role, taking 30 films to achieve the record. Interestingly, the top 10 actors in the highest-grossing lead actor rankings are almost entirely a part of MCU films. Check out: Scarlett Johansson: USD 14.61 billion Samuel L. Jackson: USD 14.60 billion Robert Downey, Jr.: USD 14.31 billion Zoe Saldana: USD 14.23 billion Chris Pratt: USD 14.12 billion Tom Cruise: USD 12.64 billion Chris Hemsworth: USD 12.18 billion Vin Diesel USD: 11.99 billion Dwayne Johnson: USD 11.44 billion Chris Evans: USD 11.42 billion
Time of India
03-07-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Diogo Jota dies in accident: What car was he driving?
Image: Daily Mail UK, X Liverpool and Portugal star Diogo Jota tragically lost his life on 3 July in a devastating car crash near Zamora, Spain. The accident also claimed the life of his brother Andre, who was traveling with him. According to Spanish authorities and eyewitness reports, the two were in a high-performance Lamborghini sports car when it veered off the A-52 highway, caught fire, and resulted in a fatal crash. This heartbreaking incident shocked the football world, coming just days after Jota's wedding. Fans and teammates alike mourn the loss of a talented forward whose career was still on the rise. The Lamborghini Diogo Jota was driving The car involved in the accident was a Lamborghini, a luxury sports car known for its speed and powerful performance. Reports indicate that the vehicle suffered a tire blowout while attempting to overtake on the highway, causing it to lose control and leave the road. The Lamborghini then caught fire, and the flames spread to nearby vegetation, complicating rescue efforts. Emergency services arrived promptly but were unable to save Jota and his brother. The choice of such a high-performance vehicle reflects the lifestyle of many elite athletes, but unfortunately, it also underscores the risks associated with driving supercars at high speeds. Details of the car accident The crash occurred on the A-52 road near the town of Zamora in northwestern Spain. Local emergency responders, including the Zamora Traffic Police and Fire Brigade, confirmed the severity of the incident. The vehicle was reported to have burst into flames immediately after leaving the road, making it difficult for rescuers to reach the occupants. Both Diogo Jota, aged 28, and his brother, 26, were declared dead at the scene. The tragedy has deeply affected the football community worldwide, with tributes pouring in from fans, clubs, and fellow players. Legacy of Diogo Jota Diogo Jota joined Liverpool in 2020 from Wolverhampton Wanderers for a transfer fee of around €44.7 million. During his time at Liverpool, he made 182 appearances, scoring 65 goals and providing 26 assists. He was instrumental in Liverpool's recent successes, including winning the Premier League, FA Cup, and League Cup titles. Known for his pace, skill, and goal-scoring ability, Jota was a beloved figure among fans and teammates. His untimely death has left a void in the football world, but his legacy on the pitch will be remembered for years to come. Also Read: Diogo Jota Dead: What was the net worth of Liverpool star? For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here . Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
