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2 days ago
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Ahmedabad Air India crash: Death toll rises to 317 including all 242 onboard and 75 locals from Meghani Nagar residential block
By Aditya Bhagchandani Published on June 12, 2025, 18:45 IST The tragic crash of Air India flight AI171 from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick has now claimed at least 317 lives, making it one of India's deadliest aviation disasters in recent history. Officials have confirmed that all 242 people onboard — including 230 passengers, 10 cabin crew, and 2 pilots — have perished, with no survivors found so far, according to the Ahmedabad City Police Commissioner and the Associated Press. In addition to the passengers, the crash has devastated a residential complex in Meghani Nagar, just outside the airport perimeter, where the aircraft fell shortly after takeoff from Runway 23 at 1:39 PM IST on Wednesday. As per Civil Hospital staff records, the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner struck Atulyam Flats — three buildings with around 94 flats — housing mostly healthcare professionals and their families. Officials have confirmed 75 dead bodies recovered from the buildings, with 200 residents reportedly present at the time of the crash. The aircraft's fuel-heavy load intensified the post-crash fire, complicating recovery efforts. The DGCA confirmed the aircraft issued a MAYDAY call moments after takeoff before communication ceased. Emergency teams remain at the site, with rescue and identification operations ongoing. This includes prominent names like Cargo Motors founder Pramukh Nanda and family, who were reportedly onboard, along with 53 British nationals and several other foreign citizens. The government has activated emergency protocols, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi directing Home Minister Amit Shah and Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu to reach Ahmedabad and oversee relief efforts. An investigation has been initiated by the DGCA in collaboration with Boeing. Ahmedabad Plane Crash Aditya Bhagchandani serves as the Senior Editor and Writer at Business Upturn, where he leads coverage across the Business, Finance, Corporate, and Stock Market segments. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to journalistic integrity, he not only contributes insightful articles but also oversees editorial direction for the reporting team.
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2 days ago
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Ahmedabad Air India Plane Crash: Cargo Motors group founder Pramukh Nanda and family reportedly were on the Air India flight
By Aditya Bhagchandani Published on June 12, 2025, 15:55 IST As authorities work to confirm the identities of those on board Air India flight AI171, which crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad on Wednesday, early reports now indicate that the founder of Cargo Motors Group, Pramukh Nanda, along with his family, was among the passengers. A leaked passenger list reveals the names 'Neha Pramukh Nanda,' 'Pramukh Pravesh Nanda,' and 'Prayash Pramukh Nanda,' confirming that three members of the Nanda family were indeed traveling on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The flight, operating on the Ahmedabad–London Gatwick route, had 242 people on board, including 169 Indian nationals and 53 British nationals. The aircraft, registered VT-ANB, departed from Runway 23 at 1:39 PM IST and issued a MAYDAY call shortly after takeoff, according to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The flight reportedly crashed near the Meghaninagar locality, just outside the airport perimeter. Pramukh Nanda is a known figure in Gujarat's automotive and business landscape. The Cargo Motors Group is among the most prominent auto dealerships and transport solution providers in western India. As of now, there is no official confirmation on the condition of the passengers, and rescue operations are ongoing. Authorities are expected to make formal identifications once families are informed and protocols are completed. Aditya Bhagchandani serves as the Senior Editor and Writer at Business Upturn, where he leads coverage across the Business, Finance, Corporate, and Stock Market segments. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to journalistic integrity, he not only contributes insightful articles but also oversees editorial direction for the reporting team.
