CONFIRMED: Wreckage found on the island of Reunion is that of MH370, the Malaysian Prime Minister has confirmed
Aircraft debris found on the island is from MH370, the Malaysian Prime Minister confirmed.
Prime Minister Najib Razak said: "The international team of experts have conclusively confirmed that the aircraft debris found on Reunion Island is indeed from MH370."
International crash experts had been examining part of wing at a French military test facility in Balma, near Toulouse in France.
Window panes and aircraft seat cushions have also been found on Reunion island, Malaysia's transport minister announced on Thursday.
The wing part – a flaperon – was washed up on the Indian Ocean island of Reunion last week.
Prime Minister Najib Razak said: "The international team of experts have conclusively confirmed that the aircraft debris found on Reunion Island is indeed from MH370."
International crash experts had been examining part of wing at a French military test facility in Balma, near Toulouse in France.
Window panes and aircraft seat cushions have also been found on Reunion island, Malaysia's transport minister announced on Thursday.
The wing part – a flaperon – was washed up on the Indian Ocean island of Reunion last week.
CONFIRMED: Prime Minister Najib Razak said wreckage found on Reunion Island is from missing flight MH370
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“The international team of experts have conclusively confirmed that the aircraft debris found on Reunion Island is indeed from MH370”Malaysia Prime Minister Najib Razak
Speaking at an international press conference, Razak said we now have "physical evidence".
"Today, 515 days since the plane disappeared, it is with a heavy heart that I must tell you that an international team of experts have conclusively confirmed that the aircraft debris found on Reunion Island is indeed from MH370", he said.
The PM added: "The burden faced by the families during this time has been unspeakable.
"This confirmation, however tragic and painful, will bring certainty to the families and loved ones.
"They have our deepest sympathies and prayers."
The French Prosecutor said a suitcase fragment found with the wing part will be examined as soon as possible by French police.
Malaysia Airlines said families of passengers and crew on board have been informed.
A statement added: "We expect and hope that there would be more objects to be found which would be able to help resolve this mystery".
Malaysian officials, who are leading an international air crash investigation into the mystery flight, were due to witness the inspection.
Flight MH370 has been missing since March 8 last year.
"Today, 515 days since the plane disappeared, it is with a heavy heart that I must tell you that an international team of experts have conclusively confirmed that the aircraft debris found on Reunion Island is indeed from MH370", he said.
The PM added: "The burden faced by the families during this time has been unspeakable.
"This confirmation, however tragic and painful, will bring certainty to the families and loved ones.
"They have our deepest sympathies and prayers."
The French Prosecutor said a suitcase fragment found with the wing part will be examined as soon as possible by French police.
Malaysia Airlines said families of passengers and crew on board have been informed.
A statement added: "We expect and hope that there would be more objects to be found which would be able to help resolve this mystery".
Malaysian officials, who are leading an international air crash investigation into the mystery flight, were due to witness the inspection.
Flight MH370 has been missing since March 8 last year.
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