The crash of an Air India aircraft in Ahmedabad has resulted in devastating casualties, particularly among medical students, igniting a national outpouring of grief and support for the victims and their families.
Deadly Plane Crash in Ahmedabad: A Day of Tragedy and Chaos
Deadly Plane Crash in Ahmedabad: A Day of Tragedy and Chaos
A catastrophic Air India plane crash in Gujarat leaves over 200 dead, as victims mourned and emergency services respond.
June 12, 2025, 10:14 a.m. ET
Chaos erupted in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, on Thursday as an Air India passenger plane, carrying 242 individuals on a flight to London, tragically crashed into a dining hall at B.J. Medical College during lunchtime. The intense aftermath was marked by smoke billowing from the crash site as emergency services worked tirelessly to manage the situation and recover the bodies of victims.
Initial reports indicate that at least five medical students lost their lives, with the dean of B.J. Medical College, Minakshi Parikh, confirming that while most students managed to escape, a few were left trapped in the ensuing fire. The tragedy has shocked the nation, with the police commissioner, G.S. Malik, announcing that at least 204 people perished in the Boeing 787 Dreamliner disaster, marking it as India’s deadliest aviation accident since 1996.
Verified visual evidence from the crash scene depicted the aircraft descending eerily before erupting in a fireball upon impact. Photos showcased the grim reality of the situation, with medical responders carrying the deceased victims away from the destruction. Sightings of wreckage included a wing lying on a nearby road and the torn tail of the aircraft lodged in the campus building.
Emergency crews were seen containing the fire at the crash site, while distressed medical personnel maneuvered through nearby hospitals, preparing for incoming wounded individuals. An alarming scene unfolded outside hospitals filled with anxious families as ambulances continuously arrived, marking this day in Ahmedabad as a profound tragedy.
As the nation grieves, further investigations into the disaster are set to unfold, with the community uniting to support those affected by this catastrophic event.
Contributors to this report include Mujib Mashal, Hari Kumar, Monika Cvorak, and Maud Bodoukian. Amelia Nierenberg serves as a breaking news reporter for The Times in London, focusing on international developments.
Chaos erupted in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, on Thursday as an Air India passenger plane, carrying 242 individuals on a flight to London, tragically crashed into a dining hall at B.J. Medical College during lunchtime. The intense aftermath was marked by smoke billowing from the crash site as emergency services worked tirelessly to manage the situation and recover the bodies of victims.
Initial reports indicate that at least five medical students lost their lives, with the dean of B.J. Medical College, Minakshi Parikh, confirming that while most students managed to escape, a few were left trapped in the ensuing fire. The tragedy has shocked the nation, with the police commissioner, G.S. Malik, announcing that at least 204 people perished in the Boeing 787 Dreamliner disaster, marking it as India’s deadliest aviation accident since 1996.
Verified visual evidence from the crash scene depicted the aircraft descending eerily before erupting in a fireball upon impact. Photos showcased the grim reality of the situation, with medical responders carrying the deceased victims away from the destruction. Sightings of wreckage included a wing lying on a nearby road and the torn tail of the aircraft lodged in the campus building.
Emergency crews were seen containing the fire at the crash site, while distressed medical personnel maneuvered through nearby hospitals, preparing for incoming wounded individuals. An alarming scene unfolded outside hospitals filled with anxious families as ambulances continuously arrived, marking this day in Ahmedabad as a profound tragedy.
As the nation grieves, further investigations into the disaster are set to unfold, with the community uniting to support those affected by this catastrophic event.
Contributors to this report include Mujib Mashal, Hari Kumar, Monika Cvorak, and Maud Bodoukian. Amelia Nierenberg serves as a breaking news reporter for The Times in London, focusing on international developments.
