Tragic Plane Crash in Ahmedabad Claims Lives of 242 Passengers

An Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner, carrying 242 people, tragically crashed in Ahmedabad shortly after departing on Thursday, marking one of the worst air disasters in India's aviation history. According to Ahmedabad's police commissioner, over 200 bodies have been recovered from the wreckage. The aircraft crashed into a medical college campus, leading to injuries among both passengers and nearby individuals, although the exact number remains unclear. The airline confirmed a diverse passenger list, including 169 Indians, 53 Britons, seven Portuguese, and one Canadian.

Witnesses reported seeing large clouds of black smoke rising from the crash site, prompting swift responses from emergency services. Natarajan Chandrasekaran, chairman of Air India’s parent company Tata Group, expressed deep sorrow, describing the incident as a “tragic accident.” Videos circulating on social media portrayed the intensity of the crash, with firefighters battling flames and smoke filling the area. Rescue operations are ongoing, as emergency workers sift through the debris for victims and personal belongings. As the community mourns, the focus remains on recovery efforts, and investigations will likely follow this tragic event.