Archive · 18 Jun 2025
Air India Crash: 190 Victims Identified, Bodies Released
After the Air India plane crashed, authorities are using DNA to identify victims.
DNA samples from 190 people have been matched so far.
The families of 159 victims have received the bodies, including those of foreign nationals.
The crash happened in Ahmedabad, and the work of identifying victims using DNA is ongoing.
The plane was heading to London.
DNA tests have identified 190 victims of the Air India plane crash.
159 bodies have been handed over to families, including 32 foreign nationals.
The crash occurred in Ahmedabad on June 12.
The London-bound flight AI-171 carried 242 passengers and crew.
Authorities continue to identify victims through DNA matching.
- Who
- Victims, families, and authorities.
- What
- Identification of Air India plane crash victims via DNA.
- When
- The crash occurred on June 12; information is current as of Wednesday morning.
- Where
- Ahmedabad
- Why
- To identify victims and return remains to their families.
- Victims Identified
- 190 via DNA
- Bodies Handed Over
- 159
- Foreign Nationals
- 32
- Location
- Ahmedabad
- Flight
- AI-171
- Passengers and Crew
- 242
Sources
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