On June 12, 2025, the biggest accident in recent aviation history happened. Air India flight AI-171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, crashed just seconds after taking off from Ahmedabad international airport.

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A government official in the southern state of Kerala has been suspended for casteist and sexist remarks against a victim of the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad. A. Pavithran, a deputy tehsildar, was suspended for his remarks against Ranjitha G Nair, who was among the 241 people on board the Boeing plane who died in the crash near the Ahmedabad airport on Thursday (June 12).<h2>Who is Ranjitha G Nair, Ahmedabad plane crash victim? &nbsp;</h2>Ranjitha G Nair, a 39-year-old nurse who halied from the Pathanamtitta destrict, was returning to London to finish her paperwork in order to end her job in the UK.&nbsp; She wanted to return to India after that, re-enter her job in Kerala, and live with her children.&nbsp; She had been building a home in her hometown.&nbsp;<h2>What did Pavithran say about Ranjitha, the plane crash victim?</h2> For derogatory remarks against Ranjitha, the deputy tehsildar Pavithran was taken into custody by police, after being suspended pending investigation. In a social media post, Pavithran had made several comments against Ranjitha, which were both sexist and casteist.&nbsp; After the comments went viral and became a controversy, he removed the post.&nbsp;In his remarks, Pavithran alleged that Ranjitha died because she took leave from a Kerala government job to go abroad. He abused Ranjitha with casteist comments.&nbsp;“A Nair woman from Kerala passed away. She went to the UK after taking leave from the state government job she got, and spoiling another person’s opportunity. Not feeling anything. Condolences to all,” Pavithran said in the post.&nbsp;In the later comments, there were vulger references. Several people complained online to the chief minister of Kerala. Following this, the district collector of Kasargod issued a suspension order against Pavithran.<h2>Kerala minister decries derogatory comments against Malayali plane crash victim</h2>Kerala Revenue minister K Rajan decried the comments by the deputy tehsildar, and said action was taken immediately to suspend him. The minister said Pavithran did not show any respect expected at a time of tragedy. “It is not only about disrepecting women, but the post lacked even the basic sense of dignity expected at a time of tragedy,” he said.&nbsp;<h2>More about Ranjitha, the Ahmedabad plane crash crash victim from Kerala</h2>Ranjita had gone to Muscat, Oman five years ago. Later she got a job in UK. She was in the process of building a new home, and returning to work in Kerala and live with her children, when tragedy struck.&nbsp;She had returned to India just four days ago, in order to complete paperwork related to her government job in Kerala.<h2>Pavithran is known for controversial posts, was supsended earlier too</h2> It has emerged that Pavithran is no stranger to controversy. He had rejoined work only a month ago after another suspension for a post about a former Kerala minister, E Chandrasekharan.&nbsp;

Pavithran, a deputy tehsildar, was suspended for his remarks against Ranjitha G Nair, who was among the 241 people on board the Boeing plane who died in the crash near the Ahmedabad airport on Thursday (June 12).

A government official in the southern state of Kerala has been suspended for casteist and sexist remarks against a victim of the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad. A. Pavithran, a deputy tehsildar, was suspended for his remarks against Ranjitha G Nair, who was among the 241 people on board the Boeing plane who died in the crash near the Ahmedabad airport on Thursday (June 12). Who is Ranjitha G Nair, Ahmedabad plane crash victim? Ranjitha G Nair, a 39-year-old nurse who halied from the Pathanamtitta destrict, was returning to London to finish her paperwork in order to end her job in the UK. She wanted to return to India after that, re-enter her job in Kerala, and live with her children. She had been building a home in her hometown. What did Pavithran say about Ranjitha, the plane crash victim? For derogatory remarks against Ranjitha, the deputy tehsildar Pavithran was taken into custody by police, after being suspended pending investigation. In a social media post, Pavithran had made several comments against Ranjitha, which were both sexist and casteist. After the comments went viral and became a controversy, he removed the post. In his remarks, Pavithran alleged that Ranjitha died because she took leave from a Kerala government job to go abroad. He abused Ranjitha with casteist comments. “A Nair woman from Kerala passed away. She went to the UK after taking leave from the state government job she got, and spoiling another person’s opportunity. Not feeling anything. Condolences to all,” Pavithran said in the post. In the later comments, there were vulger references. Several people complained online to the chief minister of Kerala. Following this, the district collector of Kasargod issued a suspension order against Pavithran. Kerala minister decries derogatory comments against Malayali plane crash victim Kerala Revenue minister K Rajan decried the comments by the deputy tehsildar, and said action was taken immediately to suspend him. The minister said Pavithran did not show any respect expected at a time of tragedy. “It is not only about disrepecting women, but the post lacked even the basic sense of dignity expected at a time of tragedy,” he said. More about Ranjitha, the Ahmedabad plane crash crash victim from Kerala Ranjita had gone to Muscat, Oman five years ago. Later she got a job in UK. She was in the process of building a new home, and returning to work in Kerala and live with her children, when tragedy struck. She had returned to India just four days ago, in order to complete paperwork related to her government job in Kerala. Pavithran is known for controversial posts, was supsended earlier too It has emerged that Pavithran is no stranger to controversy. He had rejoined work only a month ago after another suspension for a post about a former Kerala minister, E Chandrasekharan.

Pavithran, a deputy tehsildar, was suspended for his remarks against Ranjitha G Nair, who was among the 241 people on board the Boeing plane who died in the crash near the Ahmedabad airport on Thursday (June 12).

Ahmedabad plane crash: Kerala govt official suspended, detained for sexist, casteist remarks against victim Ranjitha

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Following the devastating plane crash in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad, Air India CEO Campbell Wilson on Thursday (Jun 12) expressed deep sorrow and support to the victims and their families.&nbsp;In a video message shared on X, Wilson confirmed the accident involving an Air India flight AI171 operated with a Boeing 787-8 aircraft.&nbsp;“This is a difficult day for all of us at Air India, and our efforts now are focused entirely on the needs of our passengers, crew members, their families and loved ones. I know that there are many questions, and at this stage, I will not be able to answer all of them. I do want to share the information we have at this time.” Wilson said in the video statement.&nbsp;“Air India flight AI 171, operated with a Boeing 787-8 aircraft, travelling from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick has been involved in an accident after take-off. Flight AI171 was carrying 230 passengers and 12 crew members onboard. Of the passengers, 169 are Indian nationals, 53 are British nationals, there are 7 Portuguese nationals and 1 Canadian national. The injured passengers have been taken by local authorities to the nearest hospitals,” he said.&nbsp;Wilson further added, “We are actively working with the authorities on emergency response efforts. A special team of caregivers from Air India is on their way to Ahmedabad to provide additional support. The investigations will take time, but anything we can do now, we are doing.”&nbsp;“We know that many people are concerned for the welfare of their loved ones. We have set up a special helpline that friends and family can reach us at. The number is 1800-56-91-444. We understand that people are eager for information,” he said.&nbsp;“Please know that we will continue to share accurate and timely information as soon as we can. But anything we report must be accurate and not speculative. We owe that to everyone involved. For now, our teams are working around the clock to support passengers, crew and their families, as well as investigators, however we can,” Wilson concluded.&nbsp;The London-bound Air India plane carrying 242 passengers and crew crashed shortly after taking off from Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on Thursday afternoon. The incident took place in Meghani area near the Ahmedabad airport, five minutes after take-off.

In a video message shared on X, Wilson confirmed the accident involving an Air India flight AI171 operated with a Boeing 787-8 aircraft.

Following the devastating plane crash in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad, Air India CEO Campbell Wilson on Thursday (Jun 12) expressed deep sorrow and support to the victims and their families. In a video message shared on X, Wilson confirmed the accident involving an Air India flight AI171 operated with a Boeing 787-8 aircraft. “This is a difficult day for all of us at Air India, and our efforts now are focused entirely on the needs of our passengers, crew members, their families and loved ones. I know that there are many questions, and at this stage, I will not be able to answer all of them. I do want to share the information we have at this time.” Wilson said in the video statement. “Air India flight AI 171, operated with a Boeing 787-8 aircraft, travelling from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick has been involved in an accident after take-off. Flight AI171 was carrying 230 passengers and 12 crew members onboard. Of the passengers, 169 are Indian nationals, 53 are British nationals, there are 7 Portuguese nationals and 1 Canadian national. The injured passengers have been taken by local authorities to the nearest hospitals,” he said. Wilson further added, “We are actively working with the authorities on emergency response efforts. A special team of caregivers from Air India is on their way to Ahmedabad to provide additional support. The investigations will take time, but anything we can do now, we are doing.” “We know that many people are concerned for the welfare of their loved ones. We have set up a special helpline that friends and family can reach us at. The number is 1800-56-91-444. We understand that people are eager for information,” he said. “Please know that we will continue to share accurate and timely information as soon as we can. But anything we report must be accurate and not speculative. We owe that to everyone involved. For now, our teams are working around the clock to support passengers, crew and their families, as well as investigators, however we can,” Wilson concluded. The London-bound Air India plane carrying 242 passengers and crew crashed shortly after taking off from Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on Thursday afternoon. The incident took place in Meghani area near the Ahmedabad airport, five minutes after take-off.

In a video message shared on X, Wilson confirmed the accident involving an Air India flight AI171 operated with a Boeing 787-8 aircraft.

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Air India confirmed 241 fatalities and one sole survivor, who is being treated in a hospital.&nbsp;“We regret to inform that, of the 242 aboard, there are 241 confirmed fatalities. The sole survivor is being treated in a hospital,” Air India said in a statement on early Friday (Jun 13).&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">UPDATE: Air India confirms that flight AI171, operating from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick on 12 June 2025, was involved in an accident. The 12-year-old Boeing 787-8 aircraft departed from Ahmedabad at 1338 hrs, carrying 230 passengers and 12 crew. The aircraft crashed shortly…&mdash; Air India (@airindia) <a href="https://twitter.com/airindia/status/1933240865591370052?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 12, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;In a post on X, the airlines wrote, “Air India confirms that flight AI171, operating from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick on 12 June 2025, was involved in an accident. The 12-year-old Boeing 787-8 aircraft departed from Ahmedabad at 1338 hrs, carrying 230 passengers and 12 crew. The aircraft crashed shortly after take-off."&nbsp;“The passengers comprised 169 Indian nationals, 53 British nationals, 7 Portuguese nationals and 1 Canadian national. The survivor is a British national of Indian origin,” it added.&nbsp;Air India also expressed “its deepest condolences to the families of the deceased,” adding that their efforts are now focused entirely on the “needs of all those affected, their families and loved ones.”&nbsp;The statement added, “A team of caregivers from Air India is now in Ahmedabad to provide additional support. Air India is giving its full cooperation to the authorities investigating this incident. Air India has also set up a dedicated passenger hotline number 1800 5691 444 to provide more information. Those calling from outside India can call on +91 8062779200."&nbsp;Hours earlier, &nbsp;Air India CEO Campbell Wilson expressed deep sorrow and support to the victims and their families.&nbsp;“This is a difficult day for all of us at Air India, and our efforts now are focused entirely on the needs of our passengers, crew members, their families and loved ones,” he said.&nbsp;The London-bound Air India plane carrying 242 passengers and crew crashed shortly after taking off from Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on Thursday afternoon. The incident took place in Meghani area near the Ahmedabad airport, five minutes after take-off. &nbsp;

Air India confirmed 241 fatalities and one sole survivor, who is being treated in the hospital.

Air India confirmed 241 fatalities and one sole survivor, who is being treated in a hospital. “We regret to inform that, of the 242 aboard, there are 241 confirmed fatalities. The sole survivor is being treated in a hospital,” Air India said in a statement on early Friday (Jun 13).

Air India confirmed 241 fatalities and one sole survivor, who is being treated in the hospital.

Ahmedabad plane crash: Air India confirms 241 fatalities, 1 survivor

US President Donald Trump expressed his condolences over the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad and offered support to India. “It’s a big country, a strong country. They’ll handle it, I’m sure. I let them know, anything we can do, we’ll be over there immediately,” Trump said, adding that the United States is ready to extend all possible assistance.&nbsp;Trump said, “The plane crash was terrible. I’ve already told them if there is anything we can do. It’s a big country, a strong country. They’ll handle it, I'm sure. But I let them know that anything we can do, we’ll be over there immediately. It was a horrific crash. It looks like most are gone. They actually may have a couple of survivors... Nobody has any idea what it might be.”&nbsp;“We saw the plane. It looked like it was flying pretty well. It didn’t look like there was an explosion. Just looked like the engines had maybe lost power. That is a terrible crash. It’s one of the worst in aviation history...”&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">.<a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@POTUS</a> on the Air India plane crash: &quot;The plane crash was terrible. I&#39;ve already told them, anything we can do... we&#39;ll be over there immediately.&quot; <a href="https://t.co/0WsQT9bpAA">pic.twitter.com/0WsQT9bpAA</a>&mdash; Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1933200578265456696?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 12, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

“I gave them a couple of pointers, we saw the plane, and it looked like it was flying pretty well, it didn’t look like there (could be) an explosion. It just looked like maybe the engines lost power,” Trump said.The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft crashed on a government hospital hostel, five minutes after taking-off near Ahmedabad airport.&nbsp;Addressing the media after the plane crash, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said, “There was around 1.25 lakh litres of fuel on the aircraft. The temperature was also very high. Because of which there was no chance to save anyone.”Earlier, Air India confirmed that flight AI171 was carrying 242 passengers and crew members. Of these, 169 are Indian nationals, 53 are British nationals, 1 Canadian national, and 7 are Portuguese nationals.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft crashed five minutes after taking-off near Ahmedabad airport.&nbsp;

“It’s a big country, a strong country. They’ll handle it, I’m sure. I let them know, anything we can do, we’ll be over there immediately,” Trump said, adding that the United States is ready to extend all possible assistance.

US President Donald Trump expressed his condolences over the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad and offered support to India. “It’s a big country, a strong country. They’ll handle it, I’m sure. I let them know, anything we can do, we’ll be over there immediately,” Trump said, adding that the United States is ready to extend all possible assistance. Trump said, “The plane crash was terrible. I’ve already told them if there is anything we can do. It’s a big country, a strong country. They’ll handle it, I'm sure. But I let them know that anything we can do, we’ll be over there immediately. It was a horrific crash. It looks like most are gone. They actually may have a couple of survivors... Nobody has any idea what it might be.” “We saw the plane. It looked like it was flying pretty well. It didn’t look like there was an explosion. Just looked like the engines had maybe lost power. That is a terrible crash. It’s one of the worst in aviation history...”

“It’s a big country, a strong country. They’ll handle it, I’m sure. I let them know, anything we can do, we’ll be over there immediately,” Trump said, adding that the United States is ready to extend all possible assistance.

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A top police officer said there appeared to be no survivors after the crash of an Air India plane into a residential area near the Ahmedabad airport soon after takeoff in the western state of Gujarat on Thursday (June 12). The flight AI 171 crashed during takeoff from the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport at around 2 pm local time. &nbsp; The Boeing 787-8 passenger jet had 242 people on board. The fact that it crashed into nearby residential buildings means there could be casualties on the ground, too.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>No survivors likely, says police officer</h2> &nbsp;Speaking to news agency Associated Press, Ahmedabad’s city police commissioner said there appeared to be no survivors.&nbsp;“It appears there are no survivors in the plane crash,” AP quoted Commissioner GS Malik as saying.&nbsp;With the plane crashing in a residential area with offices, “some locals would have also died,” he added.&nbsp;“Exact figures on casualties are being ascertained,” he said as quoted by AP. &nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>'Lost lots of people', says govt official</h2>A spokesperson of India's external affairs ministry said “we lost lots of people” in the crash.&nbsp;Speaking at a weekly press briefing, the spokesperson said the situation is still evolving, and they have to wait for information on exact casualty figures.&nbsp;<h2>Indian army assisting in disaster aid</h2> Some 130 Indian Army personnel have been deployed to assist civil administration in the humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) efforts after the crash.The Indian Army engineering teams were deployed with bulldozers for debris clearance.Army medical teams comprising doctors and paramedics, Quick Action Teams (QATs), fire-fighting assets with fire extinguishers and water bowsers, and provost staff were also pressed into service. The Military Hospital has also been placed on standby, said the Indian Army.<h2> Kith and kin of passengers await information</h2> Anxious family members have gathered outside the Civil Hospital in Ahmedabad for information about their loved ones who were on board the London-bound Air India aircraft.A man could be seen breaking down and pleading with the authorities to let him in. &nbsp;

The Boeing 787-8 passenger jet had 242 people on board. The fact that it crashed onto nearby residential buildings means there could be casualties on the ground, too.



A top police officer said there appeared to be no survivors after the crash of an Air India plane into a residential area near the Ahmedabad airport soon after takeoff in the western state of Gujarat on Thursday (June 12). The flight AI 171 crashed during takeoff from the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport at around 2 pm local time. The Boeing 787-8 passenger jet had 242 people on board. The fact that it crashed into nearby residential buildings means there could be casualties on the ground, too. No survivors likely, says police officer Speaking to news agency Associated Press, Ahmedabad’s city police commissioner said there appeared to be no survivors. “It appears there are no survivors in the plane crash,” AP quoted Commissioner GS Malik as saying. With the plane crashing in a residential area with offices, “some locals would have also died,” he added. “Exact figures on casualties are being ascertained,” he said as quoted by AP. 'Lost lots of people', says govt official A spokesperson of India's external affairs ministry said “we lost lots of people” in the crash. Speaking at a weekly press briefing, the spokesperson said the situation is still evolving, and they have to wait for information on exact casualty figures. Indian army assisting in disaster aid Some 130 Indian Army personnel have been deployed to assist civil administration in the humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) efforts after the crash. The Indian Army engineering teams were deployed with bulldozers for debris clearance. Army medical teams comprising doctors and paramedics, Quick Action Teams (QATs), fire-fighting assets with fire extinguishers and water bowsers, and provost staff were also pressed into service. The Military Hospital has also been placed on standby, said the Indian Army. Kith and kin of passengers await information Anxious family members have gathered outside the Civil Hospital in Ahmedabad for information about their loved ones who were on board the London-bound Air India aircraft. A man could be seen breaking down and pleading with the authorities to let him in.

The Boeing 787-8 passenger jet had 242 people on board. The fact that it crashed onto nearby residential buildings means there could be casualties on the ground, too.&nbsp;

'No survivors', says Gujarat police officer after Air India plane crashes onto residential area in Ahmedabad - Report

Air India Flight AI-171 crashed with 242 people onboard on June 12, 2025, shortly after taking off from Ahmedabad airport. This marks the first fatal accident involving the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The incident, which sent shockwaves through the Aviation Industry and might not have come without a warning.Only a year ago, whistleblower and engineer Sam Salehpour publicly alleged that Boeing 787s were being assembled with unsafe shortcuts, such as fuselage sections force-fitted, debris left inside critical joints, and structural gaps which could lead to long-term fatigue and catastrophic mid-air failure.&nbsp;Boeing disputed those claims, saying they were ‘fully confident in the 787 Dreamliner’.&nbsp;Salehpour later testified before a U.S. Senate subcommittee. He also urged to ground the 787 fleet until full inspections were completed.&nbsp;Boeing insists that there were no safety concerns. It says that after incessant fatigue testing of over 600 in-service 787s and 165,000 cycles had revealed no structural cracking, and they argued the aircraft will maintain its projected lifespan.&nbsp;Substantial issues were raised by credible insiders regarding assembly and manufacturing flaws in the 787 Dreamliner. But no regulatory oversight led to the grounding of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Notably, until now, the Dreamliner was on a clean slate with more than 1,100 aircraft delivered globally. This is the first occasion that Boeing 787 faced a fatality; earlier it had minor hiccups, like a notable in-flight upset on a LATAM flight and cabin pressurisation events, but none resulted in the aircraft being written off .&nbsp;This fatal crash of Ahmedabad, however, draws attention to the revelation of Sam Salehpour, who was advocating for a thorough investigation of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Public perception of Boeing faces renewed scrutiny, even though the causes of the mid-air failure of Air India Flight AI-171 remain unknown. Until now, the 787 had been celebrated as one of the safest modern aircraft types, with this accident marking a critical turning point.

Air India Flight AI-171 crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, marking the first fatal accident involving a Boeing 787 Dreamliner. It revives whistleblower Sam Salehpour’s warnings about structural flaws in 787 assembly, raising serious concerns over Boeing’s safety practices.

Air India Flight AI-171 crashed with 242 people onboard on June 12, 2025, shortly after taking off from Ahmedabad airport. This marks the first fatal accident involving the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The incident, which sent shockwaves through the Aviation Industry and might not have come without a warning. Only a year ago, whistleblower and engineer Sam Salehpour publicly alleged that Boeing 787s were being assembled with unsafe shortcuts, such as fuselage sections force-fitted, debris left inside critical joints, and structural gaps which could lead to long-term fatigue and catastrophic mid-air failure. Boeing disputed those claims, saying they were ‘fully confident in the 787 Dreamliner’. Salehpour later testified before a U.S. Senate subcommittee. He also urged to ground the 787 fleet until full inspections were completed. Boeing insists that there were no safety concerns. It says that after incessant fatigue testing of over 600 in-service 787s and 165,000 cycles had revealed no structural cracking, and they argued the aircraft will maintain its projected lifespan. Substantial issues were raised by credible insiders regarding assembly and manufacturing flaws in the 787 Dreamliner. But no regulatory oversight led to the grounding of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Notably, until now, the Dreamliner was on a clean slate with more than 1,100 aircraft delivered globally. This is the first occasion that Boeing 787 faced a fatality; earlier it had minor hiccups, like a notable in-flight upset on a LATAM flight and cabin pressurisation events, but none resulted in the aircraft being written off . This fatal crash of Ahmedabad, however, draws attention to the revelation of Sam Salehpour, who was advocating for a thorough investigation of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Public perception of Boeing faces renewed scrutiny, even though the causes of the mid-air failure of Air India Flight AI-171 remain unknown. Until now, the 787 had been celebrated as one of the safest modern aircraft types, with this accident marking a critical turning point.

Air India Flight AI-171 crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, marking the first fatal accident involving a Boeing 787 Dreamliner. It revives whistleblower Sam Salehpour’s warnings about structural flaws in 787 assembly, raising serious concerns over Boeing’s safety practices.

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It was supposed to be just another lunch hour at the doctors' hostel mess of Byramjee Jeejeebhoy Medical College in Ahmedabad on Thursday (June 12) when an Air India plane crashed onto the building, leaving it in flames. The Air India Flight AI 171 from Ahmedabad to London, which crashed during liftoff, had 242 people on board. At the time of writing this report, there is no official casualty report, but since the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner hit a residential area, the toll is likely to be high.<h2>60 intern doctors were in the mess &nbsp;</h2>Images shared on social media showed plane parts strewn around on the ground, and stuck on top of the buildings.&nbsp; &nbsp;According to reports, there were up to 60 intern doctors inside the hostel when the plane crashed.&nbsp;The plane crashed into Atulya 1, 2, 3, and 4 buildings, all housing resident doctors.&nbsp;<h2>‘Things look bad’ &nbsp;</h2>The doctors' hostel was badly damaged. Some people were seen being taken on stretchers to the nearby hospital.&nbsp;&nbsp;Taking to X, one user said ‘Things look bad’, while sharing photos of what appeared to be a hostel mess.&nbsp;"Visuals from inside of Byramjee Jeejeebhoy Medical College mess. Things look bad. Young doctors were supposed to be in the dining halls," said the post.&nbsp;On the ground, charred remains and plane parts were visible. &nbsp; Bulldozers were seen being used to clear out the debris. &nbsp;<h2>Indian Army, Ahmedabad police rushed to the spot &nbsp;</h2>The Ahmedabad police, army, fire service and rescue workers rushed to the area.&nbsp;&nbsp;Social media visuals showed fire hoses extinguishing the flames, fire engines lining up to the residential area, and first responders carrying out what appeared to be dead bodies from the site.&nbsp; &nbsp;The Ahmedabad Police cleared most of the area. &nbsp;Around 400 CISF paramilitary troops deployed at Ahmedabad airport were also pressed into rescue operations after the plane crashed into the medical college and nearby buildings. &nbsp;<h2>Boundary wall broken open for rescue</h2> Indian Army soldiers from the nearby cantonment rushed to the spot and broke open the boundary wall of the residential area for easy access to the crash site.&nbsp;&nbsp;There is only a narrow road available towards the crash site from the civil area. &nbsp;<h2>Victims rushed to civil hospital &nbsp;</h2>Later, Gujarat chief minister Bhupendra Patel reached Ahmedabad's Asarwa Civil Hospital, where crash victims had been brought. A row of ambulances was seen arriving at the hospital. &nbsp;All doctors' leave and off are cancelled in the Ahmedabad civil hospital. &nbsp;&nbsp;

At the time of writing this report, there is no official casualty report, but since the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner hit a residential area, the toll is likely to be high.

It was supposed to be just another lunch hour at the doctors' hostel mess of Byramjee Jeejeebhoy Medical College in Ahmedabad on Thursday (June 12) when an Air India plane crashed onto the building, leaving it in flames. The Air India Flight AI 171 from Ahmedabad to London, which crashed during liftoff, had 242 people on board. At the time of writing this report, there is no official casualty report, but since the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner hit a residential area, the toll is likely to be high. 60 intern doctors were in the mess Images shared on social media showed plane parts strewn around on the ground, and stuck on top of the buildings. According to reports, there were up to 60 intern doctors inside the hostel when the plane crashed. The plane crashed into Atulya 1, 2, 3, and 4 buildings, all housing resident doctors. ‘Things look bad’ The doctors' hostel was badly damaged. Some people were seen being taken on stretchers to the nearby hospital. Taking to X, one user said ‘Things look bad’, while sharing photos of what appeared to be a hostel mess. "Visuals from inside of Byramjee Jeejeebhoy Medical College mess. Things look bad. Young doctors were supposed to be in the dining halls," said the post. On the ground, charred remains and plane parts were visible. Bulldozers were seen being used to clear out the debris. Indian Army, Ahmedabad police rushed to the spot The Ahmedabad police, army, fire service and rescue workers rushed to the area. Social media visuals showed fire hoses extinguishing the flames, fire engines lining up to the residential area, and first responders carrying out what appeared to be dead bodies from the site. The Ahmedabad Police cleared most of the area. Around 400 CISF paramilitary troops deployed at Ahmedabad airport were also pressed into rescue operations after the plane crashed into the medical college and nearby buildings. Boundary wall broken open for rescue Indian Army soldiers from the nearby cantonment rushed to the spot and broke open the boundary wall of the residential area for easy access to the crash site. There is only a narrow road available towards the crash site from the civil area. Victims rushed to civil hospital Later, Gujarat chief minister Bhupendra Patel reached Ahmedabad's Asarwa Civil Hospital, where crash victims had been brought. A row of ambulances was seen arriving at the hospital. All doctors' leave and off are cancelled in the Ahmedabad civil hospital.

Social media visuals showed fire hoses extinguishing the flames, fire engines lining up to the residential area, and first responders carrying out what appeared to be dead bodies from the site.&nbsp;

Lunch hour horror: Air India plane crashed on doctors' hostel. Medical college mess was hit, 'things look bad' on ground

An Air India aircraft with 242 people onboard crashed in the Indian state of Gujarat's Ahmedabad on Thursday (June 12). The incident took place in Meghani area near the Ahmedabad airport, five minutes after take-off. The plane, en route to London, had taken off from Ahmedabad's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport at 1.38 pm IST. &nbsp;&nbsp;Read More |<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/ahmedabad-plane-crash-pilots-mayday-call-was-their-last-transmission-1749723074450"> Ahmedabad plane crash: Pilots’ 'Mayday Call' was their last transmission</a><h2>Here's what we know so far</h2><ol><li>An Air India flight A171, which was en route to London Gatwick, crashed five minutes after takeoff. The Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner was carrying 169 Indians, 53 British nationals, 7 Portuguese, and one Canadian besides the crew.&nbsp;</li><li>Rescue operations are underway. Three National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams, comprising 90 personnel, have been moved from Gandhinagar to the plane crash site. A total of three more teams are being moved from Vadodara.</li><li>According to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the pilot, Captain Sumeet Sabharwal, issued a "Mayday" call to Air Traffic Control shortly before the plane lost contact. A mayday call is an internationally recognised distress signal used in radio communication. It indicates an imminent danger. Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/ahmedabad-plane-crash-5-major-aviation-disasters-that-shook-india-1749722870905">Ahmedabad plane crash: 5 major aviation disasters that shook India</a></li><li>Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to the Minister of Civil Aviation, Rammohan Naidu, and took stock of the situation. In a post on X, he said that the incident is ‘heartbreaking beyond words.’ He added that he has been in touch with Ministers and authorities who are working to assist those affected.</li><li>Reacting to the incident, UK PM Keir Starmer said the scenes emerging from the site of the crash are "devastating". The UK PM said he is being kept updated as the situation develops. Buckingham Palace said King Charles is also being briefed on the crash.</li><li>Air India changed its profile picture on its social media handles to black as a sign of mourning. On its website, Air India is carrying the flight number - AI 171 - in black with a black band. Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/moment-when-air-india-plane-crashed-near-ahmedabad-airport-rescue-operations-underway-1749721273240/1749721273242">Ahmedabad plane crash | Moment when Air India flight crashed in Gujarat</a></li><li>An Operational Control Room has been activated at the Ministry of Civil Aviation to coordinate all details. Contact: 011-24610843 | 9650391859 We are committed to swift response and full support to all affected.</li><li>Video captured exact moment Air India's AI -171 passenger aircraft crashed:</li></ol>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Ahmedabad Plane Crash: Video captured exact moment Air India&#39;s AI -171 passenger aircraft crashed near Meghnaninagar area earlier today. (Disclaimer: PTI can not verify the authenticity of the video) (Source: Third party) <a href="https://t.co/qAK8aP6wGH">pic.twitter.com/qAK8aP6wGH</a>&mdash; Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) <a href="https://twitter.com/PTI_News/status/1933091755005817095?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 12, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

9. The plane crashed into a medical college hospital hostel.&nbsp; &nbsp;10. Air India has issued a helpline number for passenger assistance: 1800 5691 444. Ahmedabad City Police issues emergency number 07925620359 for police emergency services and information. The British government has set up a helpline number for UK citizens: 020 7008 5000. &nbsp;11.A help desk and assistance area are being set up outside the now temporarily closed Ahmedabad airport for the relatives of passengers.&nbsp;12. MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “What has happened in Ahmedabad is a very tragic accident. We have lost a lot of people.” The number of casualties remains unknown. &nbsp;13. The aircraft was under the command of Capt Sumit Sabharwal with First Officer Clive Kundar. Capt Sumit Sabharwal is an LTC with 8,200 hours of experience. The copilot had 1,100 hours of flying experience.&nbsp;14. In a statement, Boeing Airplanes said that it is in contact with Air India regarding the crash. “We stand ready to support them. Our thoughts are with the passengers, crew, first responders and all affected,” it said.&nbsp;15. Indian Army teams comprising approximately 130 personnel have been deployed to assist civil administration in the ongoing Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) efforts.&nbsp;16.Union Home Minister Amit Shah has departed for Ahmedabad from Delhi.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Union Home Minister Amit Shah departs for Ahmedabad from Delhi <a href="https://t.co/zxQ1jZQbAl">pic.twitter.com/zxQ1jZQbAl</a>&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1933135559225950260?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 12, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

17. Flight operations have resumed at Ahmedabad airport, confirmed the Ministry of Civil Aviation&nbsp;18. Ahmedabad Police has shared a list of the injured in the crash

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">પ્લેન ક્રેશની દુર્ઘટનામાં ઘવાયેલાઓની યાદી List of injured in plane crash in Ahmedabad <a href="https://t.co/PJHsRAaTsN">pic.twitter.com/PJHsRAaTsN</a>&mdash; Ahmedabad Police અમદાવાદ પોલીસ (@AhmedabadPolice) <a href="https://twitter.com/AhmedabadPolice/status/1933138440553382330?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 12, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

An Air India aircraft en route to London with 242 people onboard crashed in Ahmedabad What we know so far 

An Air India aircraft with 242 people onboard crashed in the Indian state of Gujarat's Ahmedabad on Thursday (June 12). The incident took place in Meghani area near the Ahmedabad airport, five minutes after take-off. The plane, en route to London, had taken off from Ahmedabad's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport at 1.38 pm IST. Read More | Ahmedabad plane crash: Pilots’ 'Mayday Call' was their last transmission Here's what we know so far An Air India flight A171, which was en route to London Gatwick, crashed five minutes after takeoff. The Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner was carrying 169 Indians, 53 British nationals, 7 Portuguese, and one Canadian besides the crew. Rescue operations are underway. Three National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams, comprising 90 personnel, have been moved from Gandhinagar to the plane crash site. A total of three more teams are being moved from Vadodara. According to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the pilot, Captain Sumeet Sabharwal, issued a "Mayday" call to Air Traffic Control shortly before the plane lost contact. A mayday call is an internationally recognised distress signal used in radio communication. It indicates an imminent danger. Read More | Ahmedabad plane crash: 5 major aviation disasters that shook India Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to the Minister of Civil Aviation, Rammohan Naidu, and took stock of the situation. In a post on X, he said that the incident is ‘heartbreaking beyond words.’ He added that he has been in touch with Ministers and authorities who are working to assist those affected. Reacting to the incident, UK PM Keir Starmer said the scenes emerging from the site of the crash are "devastating". The UK PM said he is being kept updated as the situation develops. Buckingham Palace said King Charles is also being briefed on the crash. Air India changed its profile picture on its social media handles to black as a sign of mourning. On its website, Air India is carrying the flight number - AI 171 - in black with a black band. Read More | Ahmedabad plane crash | Moment when Air India flight crashed in Gujarat An Operational Control Room has been activated at the Ministry of Civil Aviation to coordinate all details. Contact: 011-24610843 | 9650391859 We are committed to swift response and full support to all affected. Video captured exact moment Air India's AI -171 passenger aircraft crashed:

An Air India aircraft, en route to London, with 242 people onboard crashed in the Indian state of Gujarat's Ahmedabad. Here's what we know so far&nbsp;

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 The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner which was en-route to London was carrying 232 passengers and 10 crew members according to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).

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