Ahmedabad, Air India and plane crash
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SDRF-ASP Sheetal Gujar highlighted the bravery of rescue personnel who used oxygen masks and wet cloths to evacuate victims from a hostel building, despite extreme heat and danger at the crash site.
Based on images of the Air India crash that killed over 200 people in the western Indian city of Ahmedabad on Thursday, experts predicted a difficult recovery and investigation operation exacerbated by the risks of unstable structures and gas leaks.
Earlier today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took stock of the situation at the crash site and held a review meet with top officials.
Locals have also reportedly said that their homes are being invaded by strangers who have been pleading for access to terraces and windows to get one perfect picture of the crash site.
In the aftermath of the fatal Air India Dreamliner crash after take-off from Ahmedabad, enhanced safety inspections are underway on the airline’s Boeing 787 fleet. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has mandated thorough checks,
Officials investigating the Air India plane crash here have confirmed the Cockpit Voice Recorder has been found, a crucial discovery to help ascertain the possible cause of the accident that killed 270 persons,
The Fire Department believes the pilots of Air India flight AI 171 saved thousands of lives by making a critical decision within just 15 seconds — choosing to land the aircraft in an open green zone to minimise casualties.
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Press Trust of India on MSNAhmedabad plane crash: Rupani's mortal remains identified, probe gathers paceThe mortal remains of former Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani have been identified through DNA test, officials said on Sunday, as investigations into the June 12 Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad