Air India Flying Crash: 12 June Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner operating flight AI171 crashed shortly after take -off from Sardar Vallabhbhai patel of international airport in Ahmedabad. A flight tied to London plunged into a residential area near the airport, hit the hostel building of the Faculty of Medicine and caused a massive fire. The place of the accident was in Meghani Nagar, a densely populated part of the city.
The Narendra Modi government created a panel for investigating an air India’s accident and strengthening aviation security measures.
Air India crash: A combine picture showing rescue operations and residues of Air India, which crashed in Ahmedabad, on Thursday, June 12, 2025.
The emergency services rushed to the scene, but the tragic accident resulted in more than 200 victims and left at least 50 people injured, which meant one of the deadliest air disasters in recent Indian history.
10 points to know about the tragedy of Ahmedabad
Air India’s Flying Crash
Flight AI171, bearing 242 people, including 230 passengers, 10 on -board guides and 2 pilots, crashed minutes after takeoff at 13:38. The aircraft lost an altitude of approximately 825 feet and crashed into the hostel of the Faculty of Medicine near Ahmedabad Airport, igniting a large fire and strong cords of smoke visible throughout the area.
According to eyewitnesses, the aircraft crashed immediately after taking off from Ahmedabad Airport. “Thirty seconds” is what took shorten to London for a 10 -hour flight. There were also CCTV shots in the accident.
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Air India aircraft hit the Medical College hostel
The aircraft hit a hostel for doctors connected to BJ Medical College in Ahmedabad’s Meghani Nagar. In this building it was located by students and employees of medicine, which led to other victims on Earth.
As a result of the tragedy, the hostel looked abandoned when the dining plates on the tables were still expecting clearing.
Who were passengers on Air India?
According to an official Air India statement, a list of passengers included 169 Indian nationals, 53 British nationals, one Canadian and seven Portuguese nationals. The flight was strongly driven on a long journey to London Gatwick Airport. Among the passengers were prominent characters, including former main Minister Gujarat Vijay Rupani.
Vijay rupean among the dead
Aviation India crash: Former Chief Minister Gujarat Vijay Rupani died on Thursday in the crash of aircraft tragic aviation India on Thursday
Former Minister Gujarat Vijay Rupani was among those who died in the accident. The leader of BJP CR Patil confirmed Rupani’s tragic death. It is the second former gujarat cm that died in an air accident. Rupani traveled to London to visit his family when there was a crash.
204 dead up to now on air aircraft
Air India Flying Crash: The damaged part of the Air India, which crashed moments after take -off of the airport, lies on a residential building in Ahmedabad on Thursday, June 12, 2025. The aircraft bound in London carried 242 passengers.
Police Commissioner Ahmedabad confirmed the recovery of 204 bodies from the air accident Air India. The best policeman said all the renewed bodies were sent for postmortem examination. The number of victims is expected to increase rescue operations.
Passengers 11a lonely survivors
Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, a British national, was in India for several days to visit his family and return to Great Britain along with his brother Ajay Kumar Rameh (HT Photo)
It is remarkable that one passenger, Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, sitting in 11A in Air India’s flight to London, survived injuries. This lone survivor has been hospitalized and receives medical care. The survivor’s account is looking for an assistance in an investigation
Amit Shah reaches Ahmedabad, Modi Condoles Death
Aviation India crash: Interior Minister AMIT Shah with Minister of Civil Aviation Ram Mohan Naida evaluates the situation after the Air India accident in Ahmedabad on Thursday, June 12, 2025.
The Minister of the Interior of the Union Amit Shah arrived in Ahmedabad to supervise help and rescue.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep sadness over the tragedy, offered condolences to the families of victims and secured full government support for rescue and rehabilitation.
Boeing shares slipping 8% after crash
After reports on a crash involving Dreamliner Boeing 787, Boeing’s shares dropped by 8 percent. Investors responded to a tragic incident including one of the company’s flagship models and raised concerns about security and future orders.
Boeing’s statement statement
Boeing issued a victim statement expressing condolences Airline Airline accident and their families. The company confirmed full cooperation with the Indian authorities in the investigation and repeated its obligation to safety and quality in the production of aircraft.
Tata Group announces £1 crore ex gratia
£ 1 crore “> Tata Group announced ex gratia payment for £1 crore to the families of every deceased passenger Air India. She also undertook to provide all necessary assistance to injured and affected families at this difficult time.
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