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Based on images of the Air India crash that killed over 200 people in the western Indian city of Ahmedabad on Thursday, experts predicted a difficult recovery and investigation operation exacerbated by the risks of unstable structures and gas leaks.

The London-bound Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft crashed into a hostel complex shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on June 12, killing 241 passengers and crew, including former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani.

Ahmedabad fire officials reported three delegations visited the crash site. The black box's recovery is vital for the investigation. 270 bodies have been retrieved, with 80 identified. A committee will investigate the crash's causes.

PK Mishra chaired a high-level review meeting at the Circuit House, where he held discussions with senior officials from the Central and state governments, the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB),

More details about Air India flight crew’s final mayday call have come to light as crash investigators continue to gather evidence.