Air India Crash: 270 Dead, DNA Identifies Victims

Air India Crash in Gujarat: DNA Tests Identify Victims, One Survivor Among 270 Dead Tragedy struck Gujarat, India on June 14, 2025, when an Air India flight crashed into a medical college hospital. The resulting devastation left at least 270 people dead, with most bodies unrecognizable due to the severity of the fire. Days later, authorities began releasing remains to families after DNA identification. "Authorities have started handing over remains of the victims...days after the Air India flight crashed and killed at least 270 people," reported an official on Sunday. The Air India CEO released a statement expressing sorrow and initiating the process of reuniting families with their loved ones and personal effects. He requested space for grieving families. Only one person miraculously survived the crash. The plane was en route from Northwest India to London. The incident underscores the importance of aviation safety and the need for thorough investigations to prevent future tragedies. The swift action of authorities in identifying victims and supporting grieving families offers a glimmer of hope amidst the devastation.