Friday, June 13, 2025

Ahmedabad Air India Crash: 241 Dead, One Survivor Confirmed; Helpline Numbers Issued

In a tragic update following Thursday’s Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad, the airline has confirmed that only one of the 242 people onboard survived. The flight, AI171, a 12-year-old Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner bound for London’s Gatwick Airport, crashed just five minutes after take-off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport.

Ahmedabad Air India Crash: 265 Bodies Recovered, Official Death Toll Awaited Amid DNA Identification

In the aftermath of the devastating Air India Flight 171 crash, police officials have confirmed that 265 bodies have been brought to the City Civil Hospital in Ahmedabad, even though the official death toll is yet to be formally released.

Air India Crash: Boeing Chief Contacts Chairman N Chandrasekaran, Assures Help

Following the tragic crash of Air India Flight 171, Boeing President and CEO Kelly Ortberg confirmed on Thursday that he had spoken with Air India Chairman N Chandrasekaran to extend condolences and pledge Boeing's full support in the investigation.

Guillain-Barre Syndrome Cases in Maharashtra Surge to 130

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Guillain-Barré Syndrome Cases in Maharashtra Reach 130, Two Deaths Reported

Maharashtra’s health department officials have confirmed that the number of suspected Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) cases in Pune and nearby districts has surged to 130, with two reported deaths linked to the rare nerve disorder. The most recent fatalities include a 56-year-old woman from Pune and a man from Solapur district.

As of Thursday, health officials stated that three new suspected infections were recorded the previous day. Among the 130 suspected patients, 73 have been diagnosed with confirmed GBS cases. The distribution of cases includes 25 patients from Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) areas, 74 from newly-added villages under PMC, 13 from Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation areas, nine from rural Pune, and nine from other districts in the state.

Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who presided over a District Planning Committee meeting in Pune, urged local civic and district health officials to take immediate and stringent action against hospitals that overcharge GBS patients. He emphasized the need for an adequate supply of medication and medical care for those affected by the condition.

GBS is a rare but serious disorder that causes sudden muscle weakness and numbness, primarily affecting the limbs. The exact cause of the outbreak is suspected to be linked to contaminated water sources, with Campylobacter jejuni, a bacteria commonly found in contaminated food and water, believed to be the trigger for the ongoing surge in cases.

Authorities are working to address the issue by ensuring sufficient healthcare provisions and taking necessary steps to curb the further spread of GBS in the affected areas. The government has also stepped up efforts to investigate the water contamination and prevent additional infections.

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