New evidence points to ‘extremely rare’ dual engine failure as cause of crash - India has ordered all Boeing 787s being operated by local carriers to be inspected

The Air India plane crash resulted in one of the deadliest aircraft crashes in the world, claiming the lives of 241 souls on board and many others on the ground, with only one survivor successfully walking out of the accident scene.

As families endure the agonising wait of bringing their loved ones home, the Mirror looks at some of the hidden heartbreaks of those onboard the doomed flight

LONDON and DELHI -- An Air India airliner carrying 230 passengers and 12 crew members en route to the United Kingdom crashed into a building shortly after takeoff on Thursday, leaving 246 dead and at least one surviving passenger, local officials and the airline said.

Ahmedabad Civil Hospital authorities said they had identified 11 victims of the Air India plane crash as their DNA samples matched.

Government provides detailed instructions for relatives of Boeing 787 crash victims in Ahmedabad, including DNA matching process and body collection.

In another post on Air India’s official X handle, the airlines said, “Air India stands in solidarity with the families of the passengers who tragically lost their lives in the recent accident. Our teams on the ground are doing everything possible to extend care and support during this incredibly difficult time.

A high-level committee has been formed to investigate the tragic crash of Air India flight AI171, which crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad on June 12. The crash resulted in severe casualties,