Ahmedabad: Authorities in Gujarat have confirmed the identification of 259 out of 260 recovered bodies from the tragic Air India plane crash that occurred earlier this month in Ahmedabad.
The fatal incident took place on June 12, when a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, en route to London’s Gatwick Airport with 242 passengers and crew, crashed moments after takeoff. The aircraft plummeted and exploded upon impact with a medical college hostel, resulting in widespread destruction.
Only one person on the plane survived. In addition to the passengers, 19 individuals on the ground also lost their lives. This brings the current confirmed death toll to 260 — slightly below initial estimates of 270 — though officials have not ruled out the possibility of discovering more victims.
Rakesh Joshi, superintendent of Ahmedabad Civil Hospital, stated: “We have successfully identified 259 victims, including 240 on board the aircraft and 19 people on the ground. One identification is pending as we await DNA test results.”
Authorities emphasized that the crash site is still under clearance, and the final toll will only be confirmed once all areas are thoroughly examined.
According to a government statement, remains of 256 victims have been returned to their families. DNA testing confirmed the identities of 253 victims, while six were identified by facial recognition.
The investigation and cleanup efforts continue as officials work to bring closure to the grieving families and determine the cause of the crash.
