Jakarta (Antara Bali) - There were 12 Indonesians among 298 passengers, who boarded
flight MH17 from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur that crashed in Ukraine on
Thursday, Malaysia Airlines has confirmed.
There were several passengers from other nationalities such as 192
Dutch nationals, included one US-Dutch citizen, the airlines stated in
the press release received by Antara here on Saturday.
Besides, there were also 15 airplane crew and two babies along with 44 Malaysian nationals who died in the crash.
Additionally,
there were 27 Australians, ten British nationals, four Germans and four
Belgians, apart from three Filipinos, a Canadian and a New Zealander
among those who perished on flight MH17.
Malaysia Airlines said they have coordinated with several embassies
to communicate the latest information to the passengers families.
The airways will also coordinate with the emergency response team
and several authorities to provide the required services to the
families.
They also stated their concern for the families regarding the incident that claimed 298 lives.
The airlines has also provided a hotline for the families of victims
to get information. These are +603 7884 1234 for Malaysia area and
+31703487770 for the Netherlands.
Malaysia Airlines said flight MH17 that was allegedly shot down in
Ukrainian air space, had a safe route as stated by International Civil
Aviation Organization (ICAO).
The International Air Transportation Association said the air zone
that was crossed by the flight was not a banned cruise flight route.
After the incident, however, all routes of Malaysia Airlines will avoid the usual route and take alternative routes.(WDY)
Malaysia Airlines Confirms 12 Indonesians Aboard MH17
Sabtu, 19 Juli 2014 20:20 WIB
