Tragedy Over Jakarta: Search Teams Recover Crash Debris
Rescue teams in Indonesia have located the wreckage of a Sriwijaya Air Boeing 737 that plunged into the Java Sea shortly after takeoff from Jakarta on Saturday. The plane, carrying 62 people, vanished from radar just four minutes after departure.
🔍 The National Search and Rescue Agency (BASARNAS) confirmed debris and victims' remains were found near Laki Island. Divers are working tirelessly in challenging conditions to recover black boxes vital for the investigation.
🇮🇩 Indonesian officials have deployed 10 naval ships and helicopters to the crash zone. This marks the country's third major aviation disaster in recent years, raising fresh questions about air safety standards.
💔 Families of passengers gathered at Jakarta's airport as the nation mourns. President Joko Widodo pledged full support for victims' relatives during this 'deeply painful' time.
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