Families of British victims Air India plane crash Experiences of “pain and frustration” due to delay Identify your loved ones and go to them againAccording to a government minister.
Boeing 787 Dreamliner On Thursday crashed immediately after the take-off, one of which was marked The deadliest aircraft accident In terms of British casualties.
The aircraft crashed at a medical college hostel in a residential area in Ahmedabad, killing 241 out of 242.
Among the deceased, 52 were British citizens. The only survivor was Britain Vishwash Kumar Ramesh,
Akil’s relatives NagabawaHis wife Hannah Vorji and his four -year -old daughter Sara NagabawaHe was killed in the accident, stating that he was “completely abandoned” by the UK government and asked for more support on the ground in India.
A spokesman for a family living in Glousester said that he had to make appointments to see the consular employees at a hotel in Ahmedabad at a distance of 20 minutes, while his loved ones “an overseas and an unknown lies in the under-bension hospital”.
foreign Office Minister Hamish Falkner told the House of Commons that Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) It was established its reception center at a hotel near the airport, “because we thought would be the best place to receive British citizens instead of hospitals, where sad, no living British citizens”.
He said: “But we keep these questions under review, as I know from my own experience in such tragedies, it is difficult to get the assistance that British citizens first need the correct need, and we will learn lessons because each step passes.”
In the middle The people of Britain are believed to be in the Gatwick-Bound Flight Arjun was Patolia, who flew from London to Gujarat to spread the ashes of his wife Bharti.
Among others, Radiologist Dr. from Wellingborgh. Pretk Joshi, from Derby, and Sisters Man and Heer Baxi, Couple Fiyongal and Jamie Greenlav-Make, and Raksa Modha, Rudra Modha and Radiologist Dr. K. Mystery.
UK air accident investigator The government is in India and is helping Indian authorities, the government said.
Relative of Nagabawa The family stated that he had “the lack of transparency and the identity of the remains and the lack of operation in operation was” major concerns “.
He called for a “full crisis team” in the hospital within 24 hours, a British-operated identity unit, and financial assistance to Vicky’s relativesMS.
Mr. Falkner said: “We are definitely in close contact with Air India regularly with Air India, which they are presenting about the support package they are presenting, including funding flights and complete reversion costs to bring the loved ones home.
“I understand how disappointing it is for families who are not yet able to relax their loved ones, and I recognize the pain and frustration that it has caused. Indian officials are working around the clock with the support of Britain to be able to do so.”
He said that the process of identifying the remains is “difficult but necessary time”.
Asked by West Bromevich MP Sarah Combase that his component may be confident when he goes to India in the wake of the tragedy and visits the family, Mr. Falkner said, “We will continue to do everything we can do” so that “the ingredients across the house can feel confident”.
The minister also told the MPs that A British red cross The Psychological Support Officer is also in India “helps families deal with tragic, emotional effects”.
A FCDO spokesperson said: “Our employees continue to work around the clock in the UK and India to support the families and loved ones of all the people affected by the accident.
“We have set up a reception center at Udd Hotel near Ahmedabad Airport, and a dedicated helpline to provide assistance and advice for families and friends of British citizens – friends or family should call 020 7008 5000.
“If you are in India, you should call +91 (11) 24192100 for support, including in-Persen Consular Staff, which are available to support families of British citizens, including them hospitals.
“In addition, the UK Air Accidents Investigation Branch has deployed an investigation team to support the Indian -led investigation on the ground, and the UK forensic experts are to support the consular response.”
