Families of the victims of a tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad are enduring immense heartbreak as they wait for the identification of their loved ones. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner was headed for London when it crashed into a college building shortly after takeoff on Thursday afternoon, resulting in a staggering death toll of at least 269 people, including passengers and others on the ground.
At the main hospital in Ahmedabad, relatives gathered early Friday, providing DNA samples in a somber effort to assist authorities in matching names to remains, which have been unrecognizable due to the severity of the accident. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, returning to his home state of Gujarat, visited the crash site and the injured who are currently receiving care.
Emergency personnel worked diligently through the night, and as families await news, the grim reality of the situation unfolds. Out of the many lives lost, only one passenger is reported to have survived, and there is ongoing uncertainty about the circumstances surrounding their survival.
During this heartbreaking time, photographs depict the sorrow of grieving relatives as they carry the bodies of loved ones from the wreckage, illustrating the profound loss felt by the community and the nation at large. As recovery efforts continue, many are left wondering how such a tragedy could occur and calling for further investigations into the mishap.
At the main hospital in Ahmedabad, relatives gathered early Friday, providing DNA samples in a somber effort to assist authorities in matching names to remains, which have been unrecognizable due to the severity of the accident. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, returning to his home state of Gujarat, visited the crash site and the injured who are currently receiving care.
Emergency personnel worked diligently through the night, and as families await news, the grim reality of the situation unfolds. Out of the many lives lost, only one passenger is reported to have survived, and there is ongoing uncertainty about the circumstances surrounding their survival.
During this heartbreaking time, photographs depict the sorrow of grieving relatives as they carry the bodies of loved ones from the wreckage, illustrating the profound loss felt by the community and the nation at large. As recovery efforts continue, many are left wondering how such a tragedy could occur and calling for further investigations into the mishap.
