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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Maroosha Muzaffar

REVEALED: Authorities identify 247 air india victims after catastrophic crash | Rare Historical Photos

  • Indian authorities have identified 247 victims of the 12 June Ahmedabad plane crash through DNA testing, and returned 232 bodies to their families.
  • The Air India flight crash killed 270 people, including 241 passengers and crew, shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel international airport on 12 June.
  • Families of eight victims have been asked to provide additional DNA samples as initial tests failed to match, delaying the return of their loved ones' remains.
  • Air India announced it would suspend two daily flights to Singapore and cut 19 domestic routes until 15 July to improve operational stability following the crash.
  • Bookings for Air India flights have reportedly dropped by up to 20 per cent since the tragedy, leading to an 8 to 15 per cent reduction in airfares.

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