Latest Incidents
Here are some of the latest incidents TEAM Aid volunteer coordinators have provided assistance for.
August 15, 2025 –
Manteca,
California,
United States
A 23-year-old young man tragically lost his life in a semi-truck rollover accident. With the support of the Indian Embassy in San Francisco, TEAM Aid is assisting in transporting his mortal remains to his parents in their rural village in Punjab, India, to ensure a dignified farewell.
August 12, 2025 –
Bedford,
New Hampshire,
United States
An 84-year-old gentleman unexpectedly passed away at his son’s home. Despite the EMS team’s best efforts, he could not be revived. TEAM Aid promptly provided guidance to the family and coordinated a dignified Hindu funeral service.
August 11, 2025 –
Champaign,
Illinois,
USA
A 21-year-old recent graduate from India was tragically struck by a pickup truck while crossing at a traffic light. She was rushed to the hospital but, sadly, passed away upon arrival. With the support of the Indian Embassy in Chicago, TEAM Aid is assisting her grieving family in transporting her mortal remains to Hyderabad, Telangana.
August 10, 2025 –
Bethpage,
New York,
USA
A 35-year-old man was tragically found deceased in Battery Park, New York. TEAM Aid, together with one of his close friends, is coordinating the transportation of his mortal remains to his family in Pakistan, ensuring a dignified and peaceful burial.
August 7, 2025 –
Edison,
New Jersey,
United States
A 43-year-old gentleman, on his way to board a flight to New Delhi from JFK Airport, collapsed at the terminal and was rushed to the hospital, but could not be revived. He passed away from cardiac arrest. TEAM Aid promptly extended the necessary support and, with swift coordination, transported his mortal remains to India in less than two days.
August 5, 2025 –
Fairfax,
Virginia,
USA
A 52-year-old woman passed away unexpectedly, leaving her family and friends in deep shock and grief. TEAM Aid, together with her close family friends, worked with compassion and urgency to coordinate all arrangements for the transportation of her mortal remains to Cochin, India. This ensured she could be laid to rest with dignity in her homeland, surrounded by loved ones and honored according to her family’s wishes.
August 3, 2025 –
San Bernardino,
California,
USA
A 33-year-old man tragically drowned while on a recreational boating trip with friends. Witnesses reported that the water was only waist-deep at the time of the incident. TEAM Aid extended heartfelt support to his grieving family and arranged for the transportation of his mortal remains to his hometown of Guntur, in Andhra Pradesh, India. The Andhra Pradesh Non-Resident Telugu Society (APNRT) and the Government of Andhra Pradesh graciously provided ground transportation from Hyderabad to Guntur.
August 3, 2025 –
San Bernardino,
California,
USA
A 31-year-old Information Technology professional tragically drowned while on a recreational boating trip with friends. Witnesses reported that the water was only waist-deep at the time of the incident. TEAM Aid extended heartfelt support to his grieving family and arranged for the transportation of his mortal remains to his hometown, Karimnagar, in Telangana, India. The Telangana government NRI department graciously provided ground transportation from Hyderabad to Karimnagar.
August 2, 2025 –
Aiken,
South Carolina,
USA
A 41-year-old healthy man suddenly experienced severe chest pain and was rushed to the nearest hospital’s emergency room, but sadly passed away soon after. TEAM Aid coordinated the transportation of his mortal remains to his hometown in Haryana, India. The Airport Health Organization, under the Ministry of Health, Government of India, kindly assisted in resolving a minor clearance issue. The family expressed their gratitude to the DDG IH, DteGHS MOHFW, and the eCARe team for their timely support.
August 1, 2025 –
Chicago,
Illinois,
USA
A 27-year-old recent graduate from India tragically ended his life by jumping from a high-rise building in downtown Chicago. TEAM Aid, in collaboration with the Federation of Indian Associations and the Embassy of India, arranged a dignified funeral service and ensured his cremated ashes were respectfully transported to his family in Ahmedabad, India.