The latest updates reveal a heart-wrenching toll and ongoing rescue efforts following the crash.
**Tragedy Strikes as Air India Flight Crashes in Ahmedabad**
**Tragedy Strikes as Air India Flight Crashes in Ahmedabad**
A Boeing 787 with 242 passengers and crew met a catastrophic fate shortly after takeoff for London.
On June 12, 2025, an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner carrying 242 individuals crashed shortly after departing from Ahmedabad, India, en route to London Gatwick Airport. India’s health minister confirmed "many fatalities" among those onboard. The flight (171), which took off around 1:40 PM, included 169 Indian nationals, 53 British, seven Portuguese, and one Canadian passenger. Reports indicate that the aircraft crashed near a medical college, affecting its dining facility populated by students at the time.
Following the unfortunate incident, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport suspended all flight operations as emergency crews scrambled to the crash site. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences, highlighting the tragedy's overwhelming impact on the nation. Rescue operations were reported to include over 70 fire trucks battling the flames, carrying the injured to local hospitals.
The Boeing 787's crash places renewed scrutiny on the aircraft's safety, given its history of operational issues but no prior fatalities recorded, according to the Aviation Safety Network. The crash occurred during a pivotal time for Boeing, as they are still managing the fallout from past safety crises involving the 737 Max model. Boeing stated they are actively gathering information related to this event.
International concern is evident, with the British government engaging with Indian authorities to provide assistance to British citizens affected by the crash. Former Chief Minister of Gujarat, Vijay Rupani, was reportedly among the passengers onboard. Counting the toll, accounts from the B.J. Medical College confirmed at least five students lost their lives, with others trapped in the aftermath of the crash.
As the situation develops, with emergency teams remaining vigilant at the scene, the world watches closely the investigation’s progress and the implications for aviation safety standards moving forward.
Following the unfortunate incident, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport suspended all flight operations as emergency crews scrambled to the crash site. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences, highlighting the tragedy's overwhelming impact on the nation. Rescue operations were reported to include over 70 fire trucks battling the flames, carrying the injured to local hospitals.
The Boeing 787's crash places renewed scrutiny on the aircraft's safety, given its history of operational issues but no prior fatalities recorded, according to the Aviation Safety Network. The crash occurred during a pivotal time for Boeing, as they are still managing the fallout from past safety crises involving the 737 Max model. Boeing stated they are actively gathering information related to this event.
International concern is evident, with the British government engaging with Indian authorities to provide assistance to British citizens affected by the crash. Former Chief Minister of Gujarat, Vijay Rupani, was reportedly among the passengers onboard. Counting the toll, accounts from the B.J. Medical College confirmed at least five students lost their lives, with others trapped in the aftermath of the crash.
As the situation develops, with emergency teams remaining vigilant at the scene, the world watches closely the investigation’s progress and the implications for aviation safety standards moving forward.
