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News18
7 hours ago
- General
- News18
'Tied Hands With Wet Clothes To Lift Bodies': SDRF Official Recalls Risky Ahmedabad Air India Crash Rescue
The SDRF official said the high temperatures at the crash site made it extremely risky for teams to enter the building. As the investigation into the Ahmedabad Air India crash continues, Sheetal Gujar, SDRF-ASP and nodal officer for the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC), recounted the harrowing rescue efforts carried out by personnel in the immediate aftermath of the tragedy. The London-bound Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed into a hostel building shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on June 12, killing 241 passengers and crew members, including former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani. Speaking to ANI, Gujar described the dangerous conditions under which rescue teams operated. 'SDRF played a significant role in evacuating those trapped inside the building. We went inside with oxygen masks. The hands and feet of many got burned, but to rescue them, we tied our hands with wet clothes to lift their bodies. We received 20-30 extra ambulances within just half an hour," he said. Gujar noted that the high temperatures at the crash site made it extremely risky for teams to enter the building. 'At that time, it was very risky to go inside and carry out the rescue operations as the temperature was very high. The fire department made arrangements for our team to go inside the building. We evacuated the civilians and students inside the hostel. The injured were immediately rushed to the hospital… All the senior officials were in touch with us. We recovered the bodies of all the victims," the SDRF officer told ANI. He further emphasized that the SDRF's main priority was to ensure the safety of citizens and prevent further damage. '70 to 80 per cent of the operations are carried out by the SDRF… We also aim to secure the area to make sure that further damage does not take place," he was quoted as saying to ANI. (With inputs from ANI). First Published: June 16, 2025, 14:04 IST
India Gazette
10 hours ago
- General
- India Gazette
"Went inside with oxygen masks; tied hands with wet clothes to lift bodies": SDRF official on Air India crash
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], June 16 (ANI): As the investigation in the Ahmedabad Air India plane crash continues, Sheetal Gujar, SDRF-ASP and nodal officer for the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC), highlighted the bravery of rescue personnel who entered the hostel building with oxygen masks, and tied wet cloths around their hands to evacuate the people burnt in the incident. Speaking to ANI, the SDRF-ASP asserted that they received all the tools necessary to carry out the rescue operations. 'SDRF played a significant role in evacuating those trapped inside the building. We went inside with oxygen masks. The hands and feet of many got burned, but to rescue them, we tied our hands with wet clothes to lift their bodies. We received 20-30 extra ambulances within just half an hour,' he said. The London-bound Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft crashed into a hostel complex shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on June 12, killing 241 passengers and crew, including former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani. Gujar said that it was very risky for them to carry out the rescue operations at the time of impact, as the temperature at the spot was very high. 'At that time, it was very risky to go inside and carry out the rescue operations as the temperature was very high. The fire department made arrangements for our team to go inside the building. We evacuated the civilians and students inside the hostel. The injured were immediately rushed to the the senior officials were in touch with us. We recovered the bodies of all the victims,' the SDRF ASP said. He further stated that ensuring the safety of citizens and preventing further damage remained the SDRF's top priority. '70-80 per cent of the operations are carried out by the also aim to secure the area to make sure that further damage does not take place,' Sheetal Gujar said. (ANI)
NDTV
11 hours ago
- NDTV
"Wore Oxygen Masks, Used Wet Clothes To Rescue": Official On Air India Crash
Ahmedabad (Gujarat): As the investigation in the Ahmedabad Air India plane crash continues, Sheetal Gujar, SDRF-ASP and nodal officer for the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC), highlighted the bravery of rescue personnel who entered the hostel building with oxygen masks, and tied wet cloths around their hands to evacuate the people burnt in the incident. Speaking to ANI, the SDRF-ASP asserted that they received all the tools necessary to carry out the rescue operations. "SDRF played a significant role in evacuating those trapped inside the building. We went inside with oxygen masks. The hands and feet of many got burned, but to rescue them, we tied our hands with wet clothes to lift their bodies. We received 20-30 extra ambulances within just half an hour," he said. The London-bound Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft crashed into a hostel complex shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on June 12, killing 241 passengers and crew, including former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani. Mr Gujar said that it was very risky for them to carry out the rescue operations at the time of impact, as the temperature at the spot was very high. "At that time, it was very risky to go inside and carry out the rescue operations as the temperature was very high. The fire department made arrangements for our team to go inside the building. We evacuated the civilians and students inside the hostel. The injured were immediately rushed to the the senior officials were in touch with us. We recovered the bodies of all the victims," the SDRF ASP said. He further stated that ensuring the safety of citizens and preventing further damage remained the SDRF's top priority. "70-80 per cent of the operations are carried out by the also aim to secure the area to make sure that further damage does not take place," Sheetal Gujar said.
Hindustan Times
12 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
'Went inside with oxygen masks, tied hands with wet clothes to lift bodies': SDRF official on Air India crash
As the investigation in the Ahmedabad Air India plane crash continues, Sheetal Gujar, SDRF-ASP and nodal officer for the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC), highlighted the bravery of rescue personnel who entered the hostel building with oxygen masks, and tied wet cloths around their hands to evacuate the people burnt in the incident. Speaking to ANI, the SDRF-ASP asserted that they received all the tools necessary to carry out the rescue operations. "SDRF played a significant role in evacuating those trapped inside the building. We went inside with oxygen masks. The hands and feet of many got burned, but to rescue them, we tied our hands with wet clothes to lift their bodies. We received 20-30 extra ambulances within just half an hour," he said. The London-bound Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft crashed into a hostel complex shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on June 12, killing 241 passengers and crew, including former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani. Gujar said that it was very risky for them to carry out the rescue operations at the time of impact, as the temperature at the spot was very high. "At that time, it was very risky to go inside and carry out the rescue operations as the temperature was very high. The fire department made arrangements for our team to go inside the building. We evacuated the civilians and students inside the hostel. The injured were immediately rushed to the the senior officials were in touch with us. We recovered the bodies of all the victims," the SDRF ASP said. He further stated that ensuring the safety of citizens and preventing further damage remained the SDRF's top priority. "70-80 per cent of the operations are carried out by the also aim to secure the area to make sure that further damage does not take place," Sheetal Gujar said.
Time of India
12 hours ago
- General
- Time of India
'Wore oxygen masks, used wet cloth to lift bodies': Official on Air India crash; 70–80 per cent of operations carried out by SDRF
AHMEDABAD: In the ongoing investigation of the Ahmedabad Air India plane crash, SDRF-ASP and State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) nodal officer Sheetal Gujar described how rescue workers demonstrated exceptional courage by entering the hostel building wearing oxygen masks and wet cloths around their hands to save burn victims. The SDRF-ASP confirmed the availability of all essential equipment required for the rescue mission. "SDRF played a significant role in evacuating those trapped inside the building. We went inside with oxygen masks. The hands and feet of many got burned, but to rescue them, we tied our hands with wet clothes to lift their bodies. We received 20-30 extra ambulances within just half an hour," he said. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, en route to London, crashed into a hostel after departing from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on June 12, killing over 200 people, including former Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani. Gujar explained that conducting rescue operations immediately after impact was extremely dangerous due to the intense heat at the crash site. "At that time, it was very risky to go inside and carry out the rescue operations as the temperature was very high. The fire department made arrangements for our team to go inside the building. We evacuated the civilians and students inside the hostel. The injured were immediately rushed to the hospital. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like What She Did Mid-Air Left Passengers Speechless medalmerit Learn More Undo All the senior officials were in touch with us. We recovered the bodies of all the victims," the SDRF ASP said. He added that the SDRF's top priority is to ensure citizen safety and prevent further damage. "70-80 per cent of the operations are carried out by the SDRF. We also aim to secure the area to make sure that further damage does not take place," Sheetal Gujar said.
