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Ahmedabad plane crash: Not emergency contacts, most flyers had listed own numbers

Following the AI 171 crash, authorities faced significant hurdles in notifying families due to a lack of emergency contact information. In a staggering 70% of cases, the only number available was the passenger's, hindering immediate communication. This forced officials to rely on local administrators to locate and inform relatives, causing delays and complicating support efforts during a critical time.