Wrong remains from Air India crash 'adds to trauma', says family
Summary
A family affected by the Air India crash received the wrong remains, adding to their distress. The crash involved a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, which went down after takeoff on June 12, resulting in at least 270 casualties. A preliminary report states that the fuel supply to the engines was cut off, but the reason remains unclear.Key Facts
- The Air India crash occurred on June 12, involving a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner.
- 242 people were onboard, including passengers and crew; at least 270 people died, including residents near the crash site.
- The crash happened shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad and was headed to London Gatwick.
- A preliminary report suggested the plane's engines lost fuel suddenly after takeoff.
- The cause of the fuel cut-off is not clear, and a final report will be out in about a year.
- Fiongal Greenlaw-Meek and his husband were passengers; his family was mistakenly given the wrong remains.
- The British Foreign Office is supporting affected families, while identification involves Indian authorities.
- Fiongal's sister, Arwen Greenlaw, reports issues with forensic protocols and a delay in securing the crash site.
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