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Air India Dreamliner Crash in Ahmedabad Leaves 241 Dead as DNA Identifications Begin

DNA testing has begun at BJ Medical College to identify victims, with Air India and Gujarat authorities coordinating relief and support efforts

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Deepak Pathak, a 34-year-old cabin crew member from Badlapur, died in the Air India Ahmedabad–London crash. | Image: X
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Overview

  • Of 242 people aboard Flight AI-171, 241 were killed when the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed shortly after takeoff, and one passenger survived and is receiving treatment
  • The aircraft struck a densely populated residential area near BJ Medical College, sparking a fire that caused extensive destruction on the ground
  • Authorities have initiated DNA sampling at Kasauti Bhavan, BJ Medical College, after severe fire damage rendered many remains unrecognizable
  • Air India CEO Campbell Wilson has deployed a special caregiver team to Ahmedabad and launched a dedicated helpline for passengers’ families
  • The Gujarat Government’s Emergency Operations Centre has set up a public help desk to provide information and assistance to relatives of those on board