The Press Trust of India, citing police, reported that as many as 265 bodies were recovered after the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, carrying 230 passengers and 12 crew members, crashed into a medical college hostel, Anadolu Ajansi reported.
Indian Home Minister Amit Shah, after visiting the crash site, said the intense heat from burning fuel in the wreckage “left no chance” to save passengers. He added that the final death toll would be announced once DNA results confirm the identities of the victims.
“Air India offers its deepest condolences to the families of the deceased. Our efforts now are focused entirely on the needs of all those affected, their families and loved ones,“ the airline said in a statement.
President Droupadi Murmu expressed her “heartfelt condolences” to Rupani’s relatives and called the incident “utterly devastating.”
Air India’s parent company, Tata, pledged to provide 10 million Indian rupees (US$116,863) to the families of the deceased, cover the medical expenses of the injured, and support the repair of the hostel.
Aerospace manufacturer Boeing’s President and CEO Kelly Ortberg said Boeing was ready to assist with the investigation.
The flight had 169 Indian nationals aboard, along with 53 UK citizens, seven from Portugal, and one from Canada, in addition to two pilots and 10 members of the cabin crew.
Read More Details
Finally We wish PressBee provided you with enough information of ( Death toll in Air India plane crash rises to 265; one survivor )
Also on site :
- Global March to Gaza activists report delays, deportations at Cairo Airport
- Egypt sets strict protocols for Gaza border access amid the Soumoud Convoy arrival
- She helped build Disney’s theme park database. Now Sheila Jordan is leading a $38.5 billion Fortune 500 giant’s digital transformation efforts