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Ahmedabad plane crash: Plane crashes on BJ Medical College hostel, 20 interns at risk of death
Ahmedabad, June 12, 2025: An Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner plane en route to London from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad crashed on Thursday afternoon. Flight AI171, carrying 242 passengers and crew members, crashed into the BJ Medical College interns' hostel in Meghani Nagar area just minutes after takeoff. The accident has caused panic in the area and more than 20 interns are feared dead.
The horror of the accident
The incident took place at 1:38 pm, when the plane's last signal was received on the flight radar at an altitude of 625 feet after takeoff. The plane crashed into the BJ Medical College hostel, where many interns had gathered in the mess for lunch. The accident destroyed part of the hostel, and caused a large amount of smoke and fire, witnesses said. Local MLA Darshan Vaghela said, "I was in my office when I heard a loud noise and smoke spread everywhere. We evacuated many doctors from their flats."
Rescue operations and government response
Six teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and two teams of the Border Security Force (BSF) have reached the spot for rescue operations. Home Minister Amit Shah has personally left for Ahmedabad, and the Ministry of Civil Aviation has set up an operational control room (contacts: 011-24610843, 9650391859). Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a post on X, expressed his condolences over the accident and assured all possible assistance to the affected. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky also expressed his condolences to the Indian government and the families of the victims.
Passenger information
According to Air India, the flight was carrying 169 Indians, 53 Britons, 7 Portuguese and 1 Canadian. Former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani was also on board, a BJP leader said. Relatives have gathered at local hospitals, with many worried about the safety of their loved ones.
Eyewitness accounts
Eyewitnesses said there was chaos in the area after the plane crashed. "I came out of my office and heard a loud bang and smoke was everywhere," one person said. A woman named Ramila said her son had gone to the hostel for lunch when the accident occurred. He jumped from the second floor to escape, but was injured.
Investigation and further action
The accident has raised questions about the safety of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. This is the first such accident of the model. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and other agencies are investigating the cause of the accident. Initial reports suggest that the plane issued a 'mayday call' within seconds of takeoff.
The horrific accident has shaken the entire country. Rescue operations are still underway and the exact number of dead and injured is expected to be known soon.
Sources: NDTV, BBC, The Hindu, Reuters, and Posts on X
Ahmedabad, June 12, 2025: An Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner plane en route to London from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad crashed on Thursday afternoon. Flight AI171, carrying 242 passengers and crew members, crashed into the BJ Medical College interns' hostel in Meghani Nagar area just minutes after takeoff. The accident has caused panic in the area and more than 20 interns are feared dead.
The horror of the accident
The incident took place at 1:38 pm, when the plane's last signal was received on the flight radar at an altitude of 625 feet after takeoff. The plane crashed into the BJ Medical College hostel, where many interns had gathered in the mess for lunch. The accident destroyed part of the hostel, and caused a large amount of smoke and fire, witnesses said. Local MLA Darshan Vaghela said, "I was in my office when I heard a loud noise and smoke spread everywhere. We evacuated many doctors from their flats."
Rescue operations and government response
Six teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and two teams of the Border Security Force (BSF) have reached the spot for rescue operations. Home Minister Amit Shah has personally left for Ahmedabad, and the Ministry of Civil Aviation has set up an operational control room (contacts: 011-24610843, 9650391859). Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a post on X, expressed his condolences over the accident and assured all possible assistance to the affected. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky also expressed his condolences to the Indian government and the families of the victims.
Passenger information
According to Air India, the flight was carrying 169 Indians, 53 Britons, 7 Portuguese and 1 Canadian. Former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani was also on board, a BJP leader said. Relatives have gathered at local hospitals, with many worried about the safety of their loved ones.
Eyewitness accounts
Eyewitnesses said there was chaos in the area after the plane crashed. "I came out of my office and heard a loud bang and smoke was everywhere," one person said. A woman named Ramila said her son had gone to the hostel for lunch when the accident occurred. He jumped from the second floor to escape, but was injured.
Investigation and further action
The accident has raised questions about the safety of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. This is the first such accident of the model. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and other agencies are investigating the cause of the accident. Initial reports suggest that the plane issued a 'mayday call' within seconds of takeoff.
The horrific accident has shaken the entire country. Rescue operations are still underway and the exact number of dead and injured is expected to be known soon.
Sources: NDTV, BBC, The Hindu, Reuters, and Posts on X
The horror of the accident
The incident took place at 1:38 pm, when the plane's last signal was received on the flight radar at an altitude of 625 feet after takeoff. The plane crashed into the BJ Medical College hostel, where many interns had gathered in the mess for lunch. The accident destroyed part of the hostel, and caused a large amount of smoke and fire, witnesses said. Local MLA Darshan Vaghela said, "I was in my office when I heard a loud noise and smoke spread everywhere. We evacuated many doctors from their flats."
Rescue operations and government response
Six teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and two teams of the Border Security Force (BSF) have reached the spot for rescue operations. Home Minister Amit Shah has personally left for Ahmedabad, and the Ministry of Civil Aviation has set up an operational control room (contacts: 011-24610843, 9650391859). Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a post on X, expressed his condolences over the accident and assured all possible assistance to the affected. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky also expressed his condolences to the Indian government and the families of the victims.
Passenger information
According to Air India, the flight was carrying 169 Indians, 53 Britons, 7 Portuguese and 1 Canadian. Former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani was also on board, a BJP leader said. Relatives have gathered at local hospitals, with many worried about the safety of their loved ones.
Eyewitness accounts
Eyewitnesses said there was chaos in the area after the plane crashed. "I came out of my office and heard a loud bang and smoke was everywhere," one person said. A woman named Ramila said her son had gone to the hostel for lunch when the accident occurred. He jumped from the second floor to escape, but was injured.
Investigation and further action
The accident has raised questions about the safety of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. This is the first such accident of the model. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and other agencies are investigating the cause of the accident. Initial reports suggest that the plane issued a 'mayday call' within seconds of takeoff.
The horrific accident has shaken the entire country. Rescue operations are still underway and the exact number of dead and injured is expected to be known soon.
Sources: NDTV, BBC, The Hindu, Reuters, and Posts on X
