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2 days ago
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Ahmedabad plane crash: Air India flight hit medical college building, many students feared injured
FAIMA Doctors association said the ill-fated Air India plane crashed into the BJ Medical College hostel mess building, leading to several injuries read more The Air India plane that crashed shortly after take-off in Gujarat's Ahmedabad hit the BJ Medical College hostel mess building, with many students feared injured. 'We are deeply shocked about the news of AI, crashing in Ahmedabad. News have become more gruesome after finding out that flight had crushed in BJMC, Hostel & many MBBS students have also been injured,' the FAIMA Doctors association said in a statement on X (formerly Twitter). STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'We are monitoring the situation closely & are ready for any help,' it added. FAIMA later released a statement, informing that several students were injured. 'A tragic incident occurred at the BJMC UG hostel mess, where an aircraft crashed, resulting in multiple student injuries and admissions to Civil Hospital Ahmedabad,' it said. 'However, there has been no official confirmation regarding casualties, including deaths or missing students,' it added. The Air India flight AI171, bound for London, crashed shortly after take-off near Ahmedabad airport, confirmed the State Police Control Room. It was a Boeing 787 Dreamliner. About 20-30 injuries have been reported after the Air India plane bound for London crashed in Ahmedabad on Thursday (June 12), Dr Akshay Dongardhive of FAIMA told Network18. 'My son had gone to the hostel during lunch break, and the plane crashed there. My son is safe, and I have spoken to him. He jumped from the second floor, so he suffered some injuries,' Ramila told ANI. Three National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams, comprising 90 personnel, have been moved from Gandhinagar to the plane crash site. An additional three teams are being dispatched from Vadodara, according to the NDRF. Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered condolences regarding the accident. '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,' he said on X. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD President Droupadi Murmu has also offered her condolences on the accident. 'I am deeply distressed to learn about the tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad. It is a heart-rending disaster. My thoughts and prayers are with the affected people. The nation stands with them in this hour of indescribable grief,' a statement by the Rashtrapati Bhavan said.
News18
2 days ago
- Health
- News18
'I Was Having Lunch When...': Eyewitnesses Recount Air India Plane Crash In Ahmedabad
Last Updated: Harshit said his friend, who was at the crash site, is currently admitted to the hospital. At least 133 people are reported to have died after Air India flight AI-171 crashed in Ahmedabad shortly after take-off. An eyewitness of the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad said that the aircraft crashed into the building of the BJ Medical College in Meghani Nagar where resident doctors were staying. Speaking to CNN-News18, Harshit, a medical student, said he was having lunch at the time when the plane crashed into the building next to the one he was in. Harshit's friend, who was at the crash site, is currently admitted to the hospital. Harshit mentioned that the building where the plane crashed housed resident doctors. Another man, claiming to be an eyewitness, told news agency ANI, '…I have my office 200 metres from here. As soon as I stepped out of the office, I heard a very loud noise, and smoke filled the area suddenly. A commotion broke out here and then we saw that this accident had occurred. When I reached the spot, I saw debris scattered here, there was a fire and smoke was billowing here. Nothing was visible…We then came to know that the wings of the aircraft fell here and that an aircraft crashed…We don't know about the casualties but there is a building here where doctors reside." Meanwhile, Federation of All India Medical Associations (FAIMA) also shared visuals showing parts of the crashed Air India flight stuck in the hostel mess building of the college. Dr Akshay Dongardhive of FAIMA said around 20-30 students could have been injured on the ground due to the crash. The flight which was flying from Ahmedabad to London had 242 people on board. The aircraft was a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, which is a mid-size, twin-engine, wide-body jet airliner. The plane was carrying at least 169 Indians, 53 British, 7 Portuguese, and 1 Canadian. It is being reported that former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani was also on board the ill-fated flight. Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Home Minister Amit Shah and Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu about the crash. The PM asked the two ministers to go to Ahmedabad and ensure all possible assistance is extended to those affected. First Published: June 12, 2025, 16:33 IST
News18
2 days ago
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Air India Plane Feared To Have Crashed On Ahmedabad Medical College Hostel Mess, Visuals Surface
Last Updated: According to reports, the Air India plane crashed directly on the BJ Medical College UG hostel mess in Ahmedabad's Meghani Nagar. Ahmedabad plane crash: At least 40 people have died after an Air India plane crashed in Ahmedabad on Thursday. Air India Flight Ai-171 from Ahmedabad to London crashed shortly after take-off, leaving several dead. A total of 242 people were on board the aircraft. According to reports, the plane crashed directly on the BJ Medical College UG hostel mess in Meghani Nagar. It is reported that there could be injuries on the ground too as Federation of All India Medical Associations (FAIMA) claimed students were present at the hostel mess at the time of the crash. Images shared by FAIMA show a part of the plane stuck in the building of the hostel, which could be seen to have suffered damages. Dr Akshay Dongardhive of FAIMA said around 20-30 students could have been injured on the ground due to the crash. 'We are deeply shocked about the news of AI plane Meanwhile, videos from the crash site show parts of the crashed aircraft lying around whil people were seen pushing these parts. The plane was carrying 169 Indians, 53 British nationals, 7 Portuguese, and one Canadian passenger. Heavy smoke was visible from Dharpur near the Meghaninagar area in Ahmedabad. The fire brigade has rushed to the spot, and emergency response teams are being mobilised. Authorities are yet to confirm the cause of the crash. tags : Ahmedabad Plane Crash Air India Air India crash Location : Ahmedabad, India, India First Published: June 12, 2025, 16:08 IST News india Air India Plane Feared To Have Crashed On Ahmedabad Medical College Hostel Mess, Visuals Surface
