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**Air India Plane Crash in Ahmedabad Claims Hundreds of Lives**

**Ahmedabad, India – June 14, 2025** – A devastating Air India crash just moments after takeoff from Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhai Patel International Airport has left hundreds dead. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, en route to London’s Gatwick Airport, crashed into the B.J. Medical College in Meghani Nagar on June 12th, resulting in a massive fire and widespread destruction.

Authorities confirm that 241 of the 242 passengers and crew on board perished. Among the victims was former Gujarat Chief Minister, Vijay Rupani. Additionally, rescuers estimate at least 50 people on the ground also lost their lives. One passenger miraculously survived.

Eyewitness accounts describe a chaotic scene, with the sound of an explosion followed by plumes of thick black smoke. The impact occurred near the medical college’s hostel, narrowly missing the peak of lunchtime, which could have resulted in an even higher death toll.

The cause of the crash is under investigation. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) stated that the pilots issued a mayday call shortly before the crash. The black box has been recovered from the wreckage. The DGCA has ordered Air India to carry out additional maintenance action on all Boeing 787-8 and 787-9 aircraft equipped with Genx engines, including checks before departure.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the crash site on June 13th alongside Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu. The Tata Group, owners of Air India, has announced a compensation of ₹1 crore for the families of the deceased, along with covering medical expenses for the injured and providing support for rebuilding the medical college.

The tragedy has overwhelmed Ahmedabad’s Civil Hospital, where the post-mortem waiting area has been transformed into an emergency mortuary. Authorities are working to identify victims through DNA testing, while families grapple with unimaginable loss. The sole survivor of the crash, Vishwashkumar Ramesh, is recovering in hospital.

The incident has sparked grief and anger, with families demanding answers and accountability. “How can both engines of such a massive plane fail at once,” questioned Rafiq, relative of one of the deceased.

The city of Ahmedabad is in mourning as rescue and recovery efforts continue.

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