Latest Incidents

Here are some of the latest incidents TEAM Aid volunteer coordinators have provided assistance for.

June 18, 2025  –  
Chelsea, 
Massachusetts, 
United States
A 67-year-old working-class gentleman passed away after battling lung cancer. Honoring his final wish to be buried in his native Guatemala, TEAM Aid stepped in to support the grieving family. We arranged a cost-effective repatriation of his remains and also provided a partial financial contribution to help ease their burden during this difficult time.
June 15, 2025  –  
Danville, 
Pennsylvania , 
USA
A 40-year-old man, who had been under severe distress due to prolonged unemployment, tragically suffered a major heart attack that led to cardiac arrest. Paramedics pronounced him deceased at the scene. At the request of his grieving family in rural Punjab, India, TEAM Aid is facilitating the transportation of his mortal remains. The Indian Consulate is also extending its support in this process.
June 15, 2025  –  
Milpitas, 
California, 
USA
An elderly gentleman suffered a cardiac arrest and passed away at a local hospital. At the request of his family, TEAM Aid is assisting and coordinating a Hindu religious funeral service with urgency and in a cost-effective manner.
June 8, 2025  –  
Albuquerque, 
New Mexico, 
United states of America
A 24-year-old truck driver, who was resting at a service station after a long journey, tragically did not wake up from his sleep. Paramedics confirmed his passing at the scene. TEAM Aid is currently coordinating the transportation of his mortal remains to his native village near Amritsar in the Punjab state of India.
June 5, 2025  –  
Las Vegas, 
Nevada, 
USA
A 54-year-old health software professional experienced severe chest pain and was rushed to the ER, but sadly passed away from cardiac arrest. TEAM Aid, with compassion and care, supported his family during this difficult time. With the help of his close friends, we arranged the transportation of his remains to his hometown in Andhra Pradesh, India, ensuring a dignified funeral in his birthplace.
May 31, 2025  –  
Overland Park City, 
Kansas, 
USA
Tragic Accident Involving Indian Students in Kansas We are deeply saddened to share that four Indian students were involved in a tragic automobile accident last night near Overland Park, Kansas. Sadly, a 24-year-old student lost his life at the scene. Two others sustained minor injuries, while one student remains in critical condition but is expected to recover. TEAM Aid, in coordination with the Indian Consulate in Houston, is working closely with the family to arrange the transportation of the deceased student’s mortal remains to Hyderabad, India. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the families affected by this heartbreaking incident.
May 28, 2025  –  
Youngstown, 
Ohio, 
USA
Indian Student’s Tragic Passing in the U.S. We are deeply saddened to report the tragic death of a 28-year-old recent graduate student from India, who took his own life. Honoring the heartfelt request of his grieving family, TEAM Aid, in collaboration with the Indian Consulate in New York, arranged the transportation of his mortal remains to Kamareddy in Telangana, India. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.
May 28, 2025  –  
Allen, 
Texas, 
USA
A 72-year-old gentleman experienced a sudden medical emergency and was rushed to the hospital, where he was diagnosed with severe heart failure. Despite medical efforts, he sadly passed away. TEAM Aid extended heartfelt condolences to the grieving family and arranged a dignified Hindu funeral service. We are also assisting them in securing the necessary permits from the embassy to facilitate the transportation of his cremated ashes to India.
May 21, 2025  –  
Princeton, 
Texas, 
USA
An elderly gentleman became an indirect victim of a tragic shooting incident at a community pool in Winchester Crossing, Princeton, TX. While attempting to find a safe place to hide amid the chaos, he suffered a major cardiac arrest. As a result, he sustained an anoxic brain injury and is now in a vegetative state, with no further medical interventions possible. The family, devastated by this unforeseen tragedy, is now faced with the heartbreaking decision to let him go peacefully. TEAM Aid is compassionately coordinating the repatriation of his mortal remains to India for final rites and rituals, standing by the family during this incredibly difficult time.
May 14, 2025  –  
Beaumont, 
Texas, 
United States
A 24-year-old Indian graduate student from Andhra Pradesh, India, had recently fallen seriously ill and was hospitalized for a few days before he was sadly pronounced deceased. The official cause of death has been determined as Tuberculosis. After careful consideration, the family has decided to proceed with cremation in the United States. TEAM Aid is currently coordinating all necessary arrangements and will cover all expenses related to his funeral services.

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