PIA Plane Crash: Sample Collection for DNA Tests established at KU’s Forensic DNA Lab
A Sample Collection for DNA Tests has been established at Forensic DNA Lab University of Karachi.
Family members of the passengers of PK-8303 may visit for samples that would be required for a cross match to identify the victims of the tragic flight.
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The authorities have announced the following contact numbers in this regard.
Contacts: 111222292-370; 03422762024, 03319092132
A Sample Collection for DNA Tests has been established at Forensic DNA Lab University of #Karachi. Family members of the passengers of #PK8303 may visit for samples that would be required for cross match.
— Health and Population Welfare Department, Sindh (@SindhHealthDpt) May 22, 2020
Contacts: 111222292-370; 03422762024, 03319092132
According to Sindh health officials so far, 80 people have been confirmed dead.
However, it remains unclear if the deceased were all onboard the flight as the plane crashed in a residential area.
Two people are confirmed to have survived the crash, according to officials, 17 victims have been identified.
A Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) passenger plane, with an estimated 99 people onboard, crashed in Karachi’s Model Colony near Jinnah International Airport on Friday afternoon.
