Death toll rises to 270 in Indian aviation disaster
A devastating Air India crash in Gujarat has left 270 people dead after a Boeing 787 headed for London crashed into a medical college hostel in Ahmedabad just minutes after takeoff. Most of those lost were passengers, along with several people on the ground. In a small glimmer of hope, one passenger survived and is recovering under medical care.
Investigators have recovered the plane's black box
Rescue teams are still working at the site, with families submitting DNA samples to help identify victims—though many are feeling frustrated by delays. Investigators have recovered the plane's black box from a rooftop near the crash site and are now analyzing flight data to figure out what went wrong. This is the first fatal crash involving a 787 Dreamliner; experts say the black box data will be key to understanding what happened.