Ahmedabad Plane Crash: Man Recovers 70 Tolas Of Gold, Rs 80,000 Cash From Crash Site; Check What Happened Next
Ahmedabad Plane Crash: In the aftermath of the plane crash near B J Medical College in Ahmedabad, 56-year-old construction businessman Raju Patel emerged as one of the first responders.
Upon hearing the news, Patel, who was nearby, immediately rushed to the crash site along with his team and reached within five minutes.
The Times Of India report cited the businessman as stating that, the area was filled with thick smoke, high flames and cries for help. Initially, the fire prevented any rescue attempts. “For the first 15 to 20 minutes, we couldn’t get close because of the heat. But as soon as the fire brigade arrived, followed by 108 ambulances, we began helping,” he said.
Without stretchers, Patel and his associates used sarees and bedsheets to carry the injured to ambulances. Emergency response teams managed to complete most of the rescue work by 4 PM. Once the injured were shifted, Patel and his team took on another task-recovering belongings from the crash site.
Ahmedabad Plane Crash:The Times Of India report cited him stating that, his team found 70 tolas of gold jewellery, including bangles and other ornaments. They also recovered Rs 80,000 in cash, several passports and a copy of the Bhagawad Gita. All items were handed over to the investigating authorities. “We were allowed to stay on the site till 9 PM. I’m just thankful we could help in some way,” Patel said.
Speaking to the press on Sunday, Gujarat Minister of State for Home Harsh Sanghavi confirmed that belongings found at the site were being recorded and would be returned to the families of the deceased.
