Consulate will be open on 8th August (Saturday) at 8am to assist all those who want any assistance to travel to Kerala or any information related to the incident.
Unfortunately, the pilots have passed away and we are in touch with their families in their grief.
There were 184 passengers and 6 crew onboard Air India flight (IX-1344), but we are currently confirming the details of the passengers.
Rescue operations are now complete. Injured being treated at various city hospitals.
2 investigation teams of professionals from Air India, Airports Authority of India & AAIB will leave for Kozhikode at 02.00 hrs & 05.00 hrs.
Unfortunately, 16 people have lost their lives. I offer my heartfelt condolences to their next of kin & pray for speedy recovery of the injured.
As per the flight manifest, there were 190 people on flight AXB-1344 including 174 adult passengers,10 infants, 4 cabin crew & 2 pilots.
Malappuram collector has informed that rescue operations at site have been completed. All have been transferred to… https://t.co/OifxjBRXIS
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