Families arrived in sorrow at the main hospital in Ahmedabad on Friday, anxiously providing DNA samples in hopes of identifying the victims of Thursday’s catastrophic plane crash involving a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, which was destined for London. The heart-wrenching scene unfolded as relatives, devastated by the loss, waited for updates on their loved ones, who they had seen off just hours before the tragedy.

This disaster marks one of India’s deadliest aviation incidents in years, with officials confirming that at least 269 individuals perished due to the crash and a subsequent explosion that engulfed a nearby college building. Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Ahmedabad, surveying the aftermath and offering condolences to the bereaved families.

The Boeing, which took off from a local airport, tragically veered off course, crashing onto the dining hall of a college just seconds after departure, resulting in numerous casualties, including 241 passengers and crew members. While emergency teams continue to search the crash site, only one passenger has been confirmed to survive, raising questions about the circumstances of their escape.

As the nation mourns, the impact of the tragedy reverberates throughout the community, with victims’ families hoping for closure as the identification process continues amidst the grief.