Carpet of death overwhelms hangar in Tenerife disaster
A chaotic scene in a hangar near Tenerife airport shows dozens, even hundreds, of burned and mangled bodies from two air crashes. Spanish authorities, with white coats and gloves, identify, sort, and place remains into coffins as lingering fog and rain hinder repatriation. An American man declines aid to identify his sister-in-law, while officials explain the grim process aims to honor victims.
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Honeymooners Among Dead In Canary Islands Crash
David Singhton and Barbara Singleton died in the Pan American disaster near the Canary Islands. Barbara used her maiden name on travel papers, sparking concern. Barbara Mitchell had been Barbara Singleton before marriage. The couple had married recently after meeting in a legal and brokerage world in Bakersfield. Barbara left behind three children with their father. Parents awaited official confirmation as they mourned the loss.
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Army Burn Center to treat jumbo jet crash victims in San Antonio
Basil Pruitt, commander of Brooke Army Medical Center Burn Center, said up to 10 severely burned crash victims may be treated at the Army facility. About 27 with less serious burns are already at the center, with victims flown in from McGuire AFB New Jersey. The center, a leading military burn research and treatment facility, often receives disaster survivors nationwide.
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