24-May-2010 8:45 AM

Air India Express IX-812 accident - press release 4

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22-May-2010 Air India has put in place its full Emergency Response Team at Mangalore.

Its specially trained humanitarian assistance team called 'Angels of Air India' has already reached Mangalore. A local Coordination Centre has also been set up at Mangalore Airport.

There are eight survivors reported so far and they are under proper care in hospitals, supported by Air India's Angels and doctors.

The family members of the passengers are being contacted and all support offered to them for their travel and other arrangements.

The Air India Flight Safety and DGCA teams have reached Mangalore.

Mangalore 0824-2451046 / 0824-2451047.

Dubai Airport Tel. Nos. 00971-4-2165828/29.

Bangalore Helpline No. 080 66785172 / 080 22273310.

Mumbai Helpline Tel. No. 022 2279 6161.

Mumbai Airport Tel. No. 022 2616 8310.

Chennai Helpline Tel.No. 044 2256 0266.