Four MBBS students, four relatives of doctors died in crash: JDA
Ahmedabad: The Junior Doctors' Association (JDA) on Saturday issued a statement clarifying that four MBBS students and four relatives of doctors succumbed in the airplane crash incident.
The statement added that 20 students were injured in the incident, out of which 11 were discharged in stable condition.
"In reference to the recent plane crash incident, JDA-BJMC clarifies that a total of four MBBS students from BJ Medical College, who were having lunch in the mess building, sadly passed away. Out of the 20 MBBS students injured in the accident, 11 were discharged in stable condition. Among the family members of superspecialty doctors residing in Atulyam building, four tragically died.
Additionally, the wife of one resident from the super speciality department was injured and is currently under treatment.
The condition of all admitted patients is stable, and they are recovering quickly," read the note.
"In these challenging times, some individuals are spreading rumours suggesting a high death toll among medical college students and resident doctors. We appeal to everyone not to be misled by such misinformation and to refrain from spreading rumours further," added the note.
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