Archive · 21 Jun 2025
Ahmedabad Plane Crash: Victim Identification Process Ongoing
A plane crashed in Ahmedabad, and many people died.
Because the bodies were badly damaged, scientists are using DNA to figure out who everyone was.
So far, they've identified 247 people and given 232 bodies back to their families.
Sadly, eight families need to give another DNA sample because the first one didn't match.
The process takes time, but they're working hard to help families.
247 victims of the Ahmedabad plane crash have been identified through DNA tests.
232 bodies have been returned to families as of Saturday.
The crash occurred on June 12, with 270 fatalities, including 241 on board.
Victims identified include Indian, British, Portuguese, and Canadian nationals.
Eight families were asked to provide a second DNA sample due to initial non-matches.
- Who
- Families of the victims, authorities, and medical personnel.
- What
- Identification and return of remains following the Ahmedabad plane crash.
- When
- The crash occurred on June 12, 2025, with updates on identifications and returns as of Saturday.
- Where
- Ahmedabad, India.
- Why
- To identify victims and return remains to families after the plane crash.
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- Crash Date
- June 12, 2025
- Identified Victims
- 247
- Bodies Returned
- 232
- Fatalities
- 270
- Flight Destination
- London
- Nationality of Victims
- Indian, British, Portuguese, Canadian
- Crash Location
- Meghaninagar, Ahmedabad
Sources
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No DNA match with first sample, kin of eight plane crash victims asked to give another sample
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Families of eight victims asked to provide second DNA sample - Telegraph India
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Ahmedabad plane crash: 247 victims identified through DNA tests; 232 bodies given to kin
Ahmedabad plane crash: 247 victims identified through DNA tests; 232 bodies given to kin
Air India begins Rs 25 lakh interim compensation to families of Ahmedabad plane crash victims
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