The death toll from Thursday's Air India plane crash near Ahmedabad Airport in Gujarat has risen to 274, including 33 confirmed fatalities on the ground, according to The Times of India. The updated count marks one of India's deadliest aviation disasters in recent decades.
Initial reports indicated 241 passengers and crew fatalities. The additional victims are believed to be individuals on the campus of Ahmedabad's BJ Medical College, located near the crash site. Emergency responders continue recovery operations as families gather at local hospitals for identification processes.
India's government has established a high-level investigative committee led by the Home Secretary, with senior representatives from state and central governments. The panel aims to conclude its inquiry within three months, The Hindustan Times reported. Aviation experts emphasize this investigation's significance for regional air safety standards as South Asia's travel sector expands.
