Dubai: One of the passengers, who has been injured in the crash, has been identified as an accountant who flew home for writing MBA final exam.
Vijesh Mulamukkil from Tirur was seated on seat 3A and has been hospitalised with injuries, E.P. Johnson, president of Indian Association Sharjah told Gulf News. He said another passenger has been identified as Mohammed Shareef, 38, from Malappuram who worked in a salon in Rolla.
“We don’t know his seat number and what happened to him. We are deeply saddened about the tragedy. We are trying to reach out to the families and friends of all the people.”
The Indian Association Sharjah has also set up the following helpline numbers to assist families and friends. 0504828472, 0506266546, 0503675770, 0506268175
A Keralite youth in Dubai whose wedding is scheduled to be on September 10 and his brother’s family were also among the passengers.
Parameswaran Azhakath travelled with his elder brother Ravisankar Azhakath, sister-in-law Tara Sankar and niece Ayana Ravisankar, his mother confirmed.
Speaking to Gulf News over phone from Pattambi in Palakkad district, the mother said her elder son Ravisankar called her a few minutes earlier.
“We are worried about them. Only Ravisankar called. He said they are injured but they are okay,” the anxious mother said.
She said relatives have rushed to the site.
Other passengers included residents who lost jobs, stranded visitors, and people who need emergency medical treatment.
Neeraj Agrwal, consul Press, Information and Culture at the Indian Consulate in Dubai said there were several visit visa holders as many have been rushing to meet the deadline to exit the country.
“This is a very sad day for us,” he said.
Dear Reader,
This section is about Living in UAE and essential information you cannot live without.
Register to read and get full access to gulfnews.com