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Ayodhya Family Prays For MBBS Student Injured As Air India Flight Crashed Into Hostel Mess
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Akshat suffered serious injuries to his hands, legs, and head while dining in the mess when the plane crash turned his day into a nightmare
An Air India flight en route to London crashed minutes after takeoff from Ahmedabad on Thursday, killing 241 people on board and claiming several lives on the ground. The aircraft struck the hostel mess of BJ Medical College, where dozens of young doctors and medical students were present.
Among the injured was Akshat, a first-year MBBS student, who suffered severe injuries to his hands, legs, and head. He was inside the mess when the plane hit, turning an ordinary day into a nightmare. The crash not only devastated families of the passengers but also shook the city's medical community.
Akshat, a resident of Ayodhya, was dining with his friends when the plane crashed into the building. His father, Rajesh Jaiswal, and other family members have since travelled to Ahmedabad upon receiving the news.
Pankaj Tiwari, a neighbour of Akshat's family in Ayodhya, said, 'Akshat is studying medicine in Ahmedabad. Yesterday's tragic plane crash left him seriously injured. We are praying to God for his speedy recovery. Thankfully, he is safe for now. The family is well-off. Rajesh Jaiswal has two sons—Akshat is the younger one and has always excelled in studies."
Local resident Sanju Tiwari echoed the sentiment, saying, 'Akshat has been brilliant since childhood. He was always good in studies, which is why he got into an MBBS programme in Ahmedabad. It's unfortunate that he was injured in the crash. We are all praying for his recovery. His father is a lawyer, his mother a teacher, and he has a younger brother. The family has already left for Ahmedabad."
Air India Flight AI-171, a Boeing 737 Dreamliner, crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, plunging into the densely populated Horse Camp area near Civil Hospital. The crash triggered a massive rescue effort as firefighters and emergency personnel rushed to contain the blaze and locate survivors in the charred debris.
Authorities have since collected over 200 DNA samples to assist in identifying the victims. So far, five bodies have been handed over to grieving families after post-mortem formalities. Investigators are examining several possible causes of the crash, with inquiries spanning technical malfunctions, maintenance history, and flight data analysis.
The initial probe report of the crash, accessed by CNN-News18, rules out a bird strike, overloading, and pilot error. No bird carcasses were found, the flight had empty seats with normal load distribution, and a dual engine failure is considered highly unlikely, according to the DGCA-led assessment.
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June 13, 2025, 17:12 IST
