Air India crash: DNA of 11 victims identified
An Air India Dreamliner crashed just after takeoff from Ahmedabad on June 12, while heading to London. The plane went down in the Meghani area, causing a massive fire. Out of 242 people on board, only one survived. The crash also affected people inside a nearby medical college.
Investigators in India are leading the probe
Both black boxes have been recovered—one damaged but usable—and investigators in India are leading the probe with help expected from US teams and Boeing. Emergency crews rushed to the scene but faced tough conditions due to the intense blaze.
Tata Group is giving ₹1 crore to each bereaved family
DNA matching is helping identify victims; so far, 11 families have been matched. Tata Group (Air India's parent company) is giving ₹1 crore to each bereaved family and covering medical bills for those injured. Special flights are being arranged for relatives of passengers and crew to reach Ahmedabad during this difficult time.