Air India plane crash: Indian Consulate in Dubai to remain open on Saturday

Following tragic crash of Air India Express flight IX-1134 at Kozhikode airport, Consulate General of India, Dubai informed that embassy will be open on Saturday to assist those who want to travel to Kerala or need more information regarding plane crash. aircraft, Boeing 737 was arriving from Dubai and was operating under Vande Bharat Mission. re were 190 people on board including two pilots and 5 cabin crew. 

So far, 17 people have died while over 123 ors have been injured in crash that took place on August 7. DGCA informed that plane fell down into valley while landing at Runway 10 and broke into pieces. visibility was 2000 metres at time of landing.

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Formal investigation underway 

Following horrifying tragedy, Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri informed that two investigation teams of professionals from Air India and Airport Authority of India will be leaving for Kozhikode in early hours of August 8 to probe crash. He furr informed that rescue operation has now been completed and injured people are being treated at various city hospitals. 

Stressing that all efforts are being me to help passengers, Puri said that those injured will be receiving all medical attention required. teams of National Disaster Response Force were rushed to airport in Karipur. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised Kerala CM that Central government would provide all possible assistance.

(Image Credits: ANI)

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