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2 days ago
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241 On-Board, 10 At Hostel Among At Least 265 Fatalities in Ahmedabad Air India Plane Crash
Last Updated: Ahmedabad Air India plane crash: 219 relatives of crash victims provide samples for DNA testing; 50 injured; eight bodies have been identified and released to their families A total of 241 of the 242 passengers on board and 10 people from the BJ Medical College hostel are among the at least 265 killed in the Ahmedabad Air India (AI) plane crash on Thursday afternoon. While the Gujarat government is yet to confirm, the remaining casualties are suspected to be local residents in the vicinity of the hostel at the time of the crash. The London-bound Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner plane crashed within minutes of take-off hitting the mess building of BJ Medical College Civil Hospital and the Atulyam Hostel, where senior residents doctors stayed. The sole survivor from the flight is British national of Indian origin, Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, who was returning to the UK with his brother, Ajay Kumar Rakesh, 45, who was seated in a different row. As many as 219 relatives of the crash victims have provided samples for DNA testing, with 36 experts from 10 Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) teams working continuously. These teams are identifying the remains, examining the black box, and conducting technical analysis. A total of 50 people were injured. Of these, 16 patients are receiving outpatient treatment. Twelve injured individuals, whose condition is stable, are expected to be discharged soon. The remaining patients are being treated in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). With a response time of three minutes, two fire service teams arrived at the scene and rescued more than 30 people. A total of 612 fire service personnel, equipped with 139 pieces of various fire equipment, helped extricate passengers trapped in the aircraft wreckage and transport injured individuals from the surrounding area for treatment. The police also deployed a specialist dog squad to search for bodies and human remains at the scene. More than 250 army personnel, one Rapid Action Force team, and three NDRF-SDRF teams took charge of rescue and relief operations at the crash site. CM Patel established a green corridor to facilitate swift transport of the injured to the hospital, and more than 100 ambulances were deployed. Doctors and paramedical teams were on standby at Ahmedabad Civil Hospital to treat the injured, with treatment commencing under the direct guidance of Health Minister Hrishikesh Patel. #AirIndiaPlaneCrash | Ex-Flight Safety DG DBS Gujral decodes the crash—possible reasons, mayday call, black box & more #AhmedabadPlaneCrash #AhmedabadAirport #AirIndiaCrash | @kritsween — News18 (@CNNnews18) June 13, 2025 24×7 CONTROL ROOM The state government, in its statement, declared that it provided an exemplary model of disaster management with rapid rescue, relief, and medical operations. Teams from the Army, Rapid Action Force, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), police, and fire brigade immediately commenced rescue and relief operations. The work was expedited with timely assistance from central agencies. Under the Chief Minister's direct supervision, departments including Health, Police, and District Administration are working tirelessly. A team of 16 Deputy Collectors and 16 Mamlatdars, along with the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC), are on duty to assist and guide those affected. Doctors and health workers at the Civil Hospital provided dedicated care to the injured. A 24×7 control room is operating at the SEOC and Civil Hospital. Accommodation and transport have been arranged for the relatives of the affected passengers. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel directed the entire system to participate in the rescue and relief operations. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who visited the site, also provided support from central agencies to the state government. 4 IAS OFFICERS TO GUIDE KIN top videos View all The state government has assigned four IAS officers to assist relatives of the deceased and injured at the Civil Hospital. A revenue department team, comprising 16 Deputy Collectors and 16 Mamlatdars, has been deployed at the SEOC. In addition, 24/7 control rooms are operational at the SEOC and Civil Hospital to provide information and assistance to the relatives of the passengers. Accommodation and transport have been provided in Ahmedabad by the state government's Roads and Buildings Department for the relatives of the affected passengers. The state government has approximately 150 personnel from the Municipal Corporation and Roads and Housing Department, 41 dumper trucks, 16 JCBs, and three excavators on standby to work with the Ministry of Civil Aviation at the crash site. Location : New Delhi, India, India First Published: June 13, 2025, 20:15 IST News india 241 On-Board, 10 At Hostel Among At Least 265 Fatalities in Ahmedabad Air India Plane Crash
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3 days ago
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Ahmedabad Air India Crash Kills 265: 241 Of 242 On Board, Others On Ground
'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. We regret to inform that, of the 242 aboard, there are 241 confirmed fatalities. The sole survivor is being treated in a hospital. 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," Air India posted on X. 'Air India offers its deepest condolences to the families of the deceased. Our efforts now are focused entirely on the needs of all those affected, their families and loved ones. 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. Regular updates will continue on Air India's X handle ( and on as further information comes to hand," it added. The lone survivor was identified as Indian-origin British national Vishwash Kumar Ramesh who was returning to the UK with his brother Ajay Kumar Rakesh, 45, who was in a different row inside the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner. Speaking to the media, Ramesh said: 'Thirty seconds after take-off, there was a loud noise and then the plane crashed. It all happened so quickly." Among the deceased was former Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani who was on his way to London to meet his family. The plane, which struggled to gain altitude, slammed into a hostel for doctors of a medical college, immediately killing five students. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who had expressed shock and grief over the crash, visited Ahmedabad on Friday. 'The tragedy in Ahmedabad has stunned and saddened us. It is heartbreaking beyond words. In this sad hour, my thoughts are with everyone affected by it. Have been in touch with Ministers and authorities who are working to assist those affected," the PM tweeted on Thursday. WHAT HAPPENED ON THURSDAY At around 1.38pm, videos of the aircraft showed it flying low over a residential area and struggling to gain altitude. Within minutes, it hits the ground and explodes in a massive ball of fire. What seems to have compounded the impact was the fact that the airliner was loaded with aviation fuel since it was set to fly all the way to London. It was also revealed that shortly after takeoff, the pilot sent out a 'Mayday" call, but when Air Traffic Control tried to make repeated attempts to get in touch with the flight, there was no response.
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3 days ago
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241 On Board Killed In Air India Ahmedabad Crash, One Survivor; Several Casualties On Ground
Last Updated: The passengers comprised 169 Indian nationals, 53 British nationals, 7 Portuguese nationals and 1 Canadian national India witnessed one of its worst aviation tragedies on Thursday as an An Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner bound for London with 242 people on board—230 passengers, 10 crew members and two pilots—crashed within minutes after take-off from Ahmedabad airport. In an early morning post on X at 12.41am on Friday, Air India confirmed that 241 people had perished in the crash. '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. We regret to inform that, of the 242 aboard, there are 241 confirmed fatalities. The sole survivor is being treated in a hospital. 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: 'Air India offers its deepest condolences to the families of the deceased. Our efforts now are focused entirely on the needs of all those affected, their families and loved ones. 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. Regular updates will continue on Air India's X handle ( and on as further information comes to hand." The lone survivor was identified as Indian-origin British national Vishwash Kumar Ramesh who was returning to the UK with his brother Ajay Kumar Rakesh, 45, who was in a different row inside the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner. Speaking to the media, Ramesh said: 'Thirty seconds after take-off, there was a loud noise and then the plane crashed. It all happened so quickly." A police official was quoted as saying by news agency PTI that 265 bodies were brought to the civil hospital after the disaster, indicating that casualties on ground could be close to 25. First Published: June 13, 2025, 07:47 IST
