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Surat bus crash: Kin provide blood samples for DNA matching | Ahmedabad News

Surat bus crash: Kin provide blood samples for DNA matching | Ahmedabad News

A DAY after seven persons, including four women, were killed and several injured after a bus caught fire following a head-on collision with another bus near Bardoli town in Gujarat’s Surat district on Tuesday, the police are facing another challenge – identification of the deceased. As of Wednesday evening, only the body of Ghanshyam Raju Barkale, who was the driver of the bus that caught fire and hailed from Jalgaon in Maharashtra, could be identified. The Maharashtra State Transport bus was bound for Surat from Jamer Bus Depot in Jalgaon. With the bodies severely charred, the Bardoli rural police on Wednesday took blood samples of four individuals, who are relatives of people who were on board the bus and are missing, for DNA tests. The bus that caught fire ran on compressed natural gas or CNG, which was previously reported and confirmed police. Sachin Patil (22), whose mother Manisha was on board the bus, told The Indian Express on Wednesday, “I was at work when my mother called me up around 3:40 pm on Tuesday …

What did Mackenzie Shirilla tell Dominic Russo’s mother after the fatal crash? Chilling texts resurface

What did Mackenzie Shirilla tell Dominic Russo’s mother after the fatal crash? Chilling texts resurface

Nearly two years after one of America’s most talked-about criminal cases, Mackenzie Shirilla, who is now 21, is back in the spotlight and this time, it is her own words driving the conversation. A text Mackenzie Shirilla allegedly sent to Dominic Russo’s mother after the fatal 2022 crash. (Instagram) The text to Dominic Russo’s mother that went viral A text message Shirilla allegedly sent to Dominic Russo’s mother, Christine Russo, after the fatal July 2022 crash that killed Dominic and their friend Davion Flanagan has become the latest focus of public scrutiny. The message, which was included in a 2024 Ohio Court of Appeals opinion, has been circulating widely on social media. In which, Shirilla reportedly wrote: “I remember turning onto the street, and then my vision fades to black.” She also allegedly said she could not remember the events leading up to the crash, suggested that trauma might explain the memory gap, referenced discussions with a therapist and raised the possibility of using hypnosis to recover her memory, per the Sunday Guardian. Additionally, Shirilla’s …

Did Mackenzie Shirilla lose her memory after deadly crash? Text to BF’s mom raises questions, ‘My vision fades to black’

Did Mackenzie Shirilla lose her memory after deadly crash? Text to BF’s mom raises questions, ‘My vision fades to black’

Mackenzie Shirilla sent a message to her boyfriend’s mother that appeared to show that she could not remember the deadly 100‑mph crash that killed Dominic Russo and Davion Flanagan. The text, included in a 2024 Ohio Court of Appeals opinion, says she “fades to black” after turning onto a street and that she is considering hypnosis to recover her memory. A dispute over filing deadlines and a leap-year calculation has now become central to Mackenzie Shirilla’s efforts to overturn her conviction. (Mackenzie Shirilla Facebook) Shirilla, who is now 21, is serving two concurrent sentences of 15 years to life. She was convicted of murder, aggravated vehicular homicide, and other charges related to the July 2022 crash in Ohio. A judge convicted her in a bench trial in August 2023, and she was sentenced to life in prison with parole eligibility after 15 years, in 2037. Prosecutors had argued that the crash was not an accident but a deliberate act, citing car data and a toxic relationship between Shirilla and Russo. Shirilla and her parents claim …

Mackenzie Shirilla’s BF’s text offers glimpse into strained relationship before crash, ‘I love you but I don’t think…’

Mackenzie Shirilla’s BF’s text offers glimpse into strained relationship before crash, ‘I love you but I don’t think…’

Mackenzie Shirilla’s late boyfriend sent her a chilling text just weeks before the car crash into a brick wall at nearly 100 mph, killing both him and their friend. Dominic Russo wrote, just four weeks before the July 2022 crash, that he still loved her but believed they should break up because life was short and their fights were constant. A dispute over filing deadlines and a leap-year calculation has now become central to Mackenzie Shirilla’s efforts to overturn her conviction. (Mackenzie Shirilla Facebook) The new texts are being revisited as The Crash streams on Netflix. Texts before the crash In a text message obtained by TMZ, Russo sent Shirilla a message on July 2, 2022, that said, “Kenzie u know i love u but i dont think we should be together at this point there isnt very much time on earth.” He added in the same message, “i dont want u to think im abandoning u i wish it could work but i dont think its going to at this point especially with the …

Mackenzie Shirilla’s father placed on administrative leave amid Netflix’s series The Crash and ‘POTS’ claims

Mackenzie Shirilla’s father placed on administrative leave amid Netflix’s series The Crash and ‘POTS’ claims

Recently released jail calls and text messages are providing new insights into the case of Mackenzie Shirilla, the Ohio woman referred to as “hell on wheels,” whose murder conviction has gained renewed attention due to Netflix’s new series The Crash. New jail calls and texts reveal insights into Mackenzie Shirilla’s case, as she seeks an appeal for her murder conviction. (Instagram /@kimkardashian/@netflix) Shirilla, now 21 years old, is currently serving two concurrent sentences of 15 years to life in prison for the murders of Dominic Russo, 20, and Davion Flanagan, 19. Prosecutors allege that she intentionally drove her Toyota Camry into a brick building in Strongsville, Ohio, on July 31, 2022. During the trial, prosecutors contended that Shirilla crashed into the building to conclude her toxic relationship with Russo, while Flanagan was merely an unfortunate passenger. “This was not reckless driving. This was murder. She had a mission, and she executed it with precision. The mission was death,” the prosecutors stated, as per Fox News. The documents, made public by the Strongsville Police Department and …

Fuel switches and the competing theories in Air India Dreamliner crash probe

Fuel switches and the competing theories in Air India Dreamliner crash probe

Eight months after the crash of AI 171 in June 2025, an Air India Boeing 787-8 was grounded following its London to Bengaluru flight in February 2026. The reason: a faulty fuel control switch. A fire offical stands next to the crashed Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft, in Ahmedabad, India, June 13, 2025. (REUTERS) According to the ministry of civil aviation (MOCA), the aircraft was grounded after a report in the ‘Pilot Defect Report’ stated that the fuel control switch slipped from ‘RUN’ to ‘CUTOFF’ when it was pushed slightly. The report mentioned that the switch also did not lock positively in its selected position. Based on recommendations from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (read: Boeing), the airline inspected and functionally tested the fuel control switches (FCS) according to prescribed procedures. They found that the fuel control switch “was mechanically functioning as designed and considered the unit serviceable”. Aviation authorities also resolved to send a fuel control switch from the Boeing 787-8 to the US for further inspection, even though initial checks found no fault. …

Mackenzie Shirilla’s chilling accusation against boyfriend surfaces after fatal crash: ‘You tried to kill me’

Mackenzie Shirilla’s chilling accusation against boyfriend surfaces after fatal crash: ‘You tried to kill me’

New text messages released by law enforcement are drawing fresh attention to the case of Mackenzie Shirilla after the release of Netflix documentary The Crash. The messages showed Shirilla accusing her boyfriend, Dominic Russo of trying to kill her just weeks before the deadly crash in Strongsville, Ohio. Newly released texts and Netflix’s The Crash are bringing renewed attention to the shocking Mackenzie Shirilla case. (Screenshot- X) What do the newly released text messages reveal? According to TMZ, Convicted killer Mackenzie Shirilla, 21, accused her own boyfriend of trying to kill her, just weeks before she deliberately crashed her car into a brick wall at nearly 100 mph, killing him and his friend. In the messages, Shirilla accused her boyfriend Dominic Russo who was 20, of putting her life in danger following a heated argument about her reckless driving. “Do you think I would have my car started with you in it knowing that you just tried to kill me,” she wrote to him. She also sent graphic texts threatening to harm herself and others. …

Mackenzie Shirilla’s chilling jail nickname revealed by ex-girlfriend after fatal crash case; ‘she’s not a good person’

Mackenzie Shirilla’s chilling jail nickname revealed by ex-girlfriend after fatal crash case; ‘she’s not a good person’

Mackenzie Shirilla is the Ohio woman convicted of intentionally crashing her car at nearly 100 mph and killing her boyfriend and a friend in 2022. She reportedly had an interesting nickname behind bars and was not shy about sharing it with her then-girlfriend. Mackenzie Shirilla was convicted of intentionally crashing her car and killing her boyfriend. (Instagram/mackenzieshirilla) Shyann Topping, who began dating Shirilla shortly after she arrived at the Ohio Reformatory for Women in 2023, told People that one day, while trying to clear up a false rumor circulating about herself in prison, she sat down with Shirilla to show her evidence of what her real charges were. Topping recalled that Shirilla was not bothered and responded casually, “They call me ‘Shirilla the Killa,’” following it with laughter. Topping said she did not think much of it at the time. The two were in the middle of what she described as a whirlwind romance and Topping had only heard Shirilla’s version of events surrounding the fatal crash. “She never really made light of what happened,” …

Gujarat govt to build medical college hostels damaged in AI-171 crash: Minister

Gujarat govt to build medical college hostels damaged in AI-171 crash: Minister

The hostel complex of B J Medical College, which was severely damaged in last year’s Air India plane crash, will be rebuilt as an ultra-modern facility at a cost of ₹105 crore, Gujarat health minister Praful Pansheriya announced on Tuesday. FILE PHOTO: A fire offical stands next to the crashed Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft, in Ahmedabad, India, June 13, 2025. (REUTERS) The Tata Group, which owns Air India, has agreed to pay ₹53.12 crore to the state government for the damage caused to the ‘Atulyam’ 1 to 4 hostel blocks, the minister said. A structural audit conducted after the tragedy had declared the buildings unsafe, making demolition unavoidable. On June 12 last year, London-bound Air India flight AI-171 crashed into the medical hostel complex in Ahmedabad’s Meghaninagar area moments after taking off from the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. The disaster claimed the lives of 241 people on board and 19 on the ground. Only one passenger survived. Pansheriya said the health department sought compensation from the Tata Group, which had responded positively …

Mackenzie Shirilla’s shocking texts resurface as The Crash streams on Netflix: ‘I’m gonna kill someone…’

Mackenzie Shirilla’s shocking texts resurface as The Crash streams on Netflix: ‘I’m gonna kill someone…’

Mackenzie Shirilla’s text messages to her boyfriend Dominic Russo in the months before their fatal car crash have resurfaced after ‘The Crash’ began streaming on Netflix. The messages were part of the police investigation and have a connection to the night of the crash. Netflix’s The Crash revisits the controversial Ohio car crash case of teen driver Mackenzie Shirilla, (Instagram) In 2022, Shirilla drove her Toyota Camry into a brick wall at about 100 mph. The crash resulted in the death of her boyfriend Russo and their friend Davion Flanagan. Texts resurface Court documents described the texts as those that revealed anger, threats, and emotional outbursts between Shirilla and Russo. Crime reporter Raja Malkani, who has written about the messages, reportedlysaid police treated them as evidence of an increasingly toxic relationship. Read More | Stolen Baby: The Murder of Heidi Broussard: Where is slain mom’s family now? What to know as crime drama streams One of the highlighted texts reportedly read, “I’m gonna kill someone, I just want to bang my head on the wall …