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Hans India
2 days ago
- General
- Hans India
Residents jumped off building
Ahmedabad: Ramila, a local resident, tearfully recounted how her son narrowly escaped death. 'My son had gone to the hostel for lunch. I thought I had lost him. But by God's grace, he jumped from the second floor and survived with only minor injuries,' she said. Several eyewitnesses claimed that people jumped from upper floors to escape the fire. Rescue personnel reported that the black box of the aircraft has been recovered and will be crucial in determining the exact cause of the crash. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, carrying 230 passengers and 12 crew members, took off at 1:38 PM from runway 23.
NDTV
2 days ago
- Health
- NDTV
'Jumped From Upper Floors To Survive': Locals Recall Ahmedabad Plane Crash Blaze
Ahmedabad: A tragedy unfolded in Ahmedabad on Thursday afternoon as Air India Flight AI-171, bound for London's Gatwick Airport, crashed 32 seconds after takeoff from the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, prompting the temporary shutdown of all flight operations at the airport. The horror was amplified by stories from survivors and their families. Ramila, a local resident, tearfully recounted how her son narrowly escaped death. "My son had gone to the hostel for lunch. I thought I had lost him. But by God's grace, he jumped from the second floor and survived with only minor injuries," she said. Several eyewitnesses claimed that people jumped from upper floors to escape the fire. Rescue personnel reported that the black box of the aircraft has been recovered and will be crucial in determining the exact cause of the crash. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, carrying 230 passengers and 12 crew members, took off at 1:38 PM from runway 23. Merely two minutes into the ascent, at around 1.40 p.m., the aircraft lost altitude and crashed into a medical college hostel building in the Meghani Nagar area, sparking a massive fire and widespread panic in the locality. The crash site was engulfed in thick black smoke, visible from kilometers away. Upon receiving news of the crash, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel rushed from Surat to Asarwa Civil Hospital in Ahmedabad, where many injured passengers were taken. Expressing sorrow over the incident, CM Patel described the crash as "deeply unfortunate and heartbreaking", and ordered all concerned departments to carry out rescue and relief operations on war footing. The CM also directed the establishment of green corridors for the immediate transfer of the injured to hospitals and ensured that emergency medical arrangements be prioritised across the city's medical facilities. Meanwhile, Union Home Minister Amit Shah held a telephonic conversation with CM Patel and assured full support by the Central government. Teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) were mobilised immediately and joined local authorities in the ongoing rescue and evacuation efforts. Preliminary reports indicate that a technical malfunction involving tire retraction failure during takeoff may have caused the crash. Sources suggest that after the aircraft's tires failed to retract properly, it collided with a building near the airport. The impact broke the aircraft's tail section into two pieces. The aircraft continued forward and crashed into the Atulyam building, a multi-storey structure housing intern doctors of a nearby medical college. The wing of the aircraft struck the third, fourth, and fifth floors of the hostel, causing extensive structural damage. The building is now at risk of collapse. Dozens of residents were inside at the time of the crash. The Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport remains closed for all operations until further notice, and flights have been diverted or canceled. This is among India's worst aviation disasters in recent years, with multiple nationalities aboard the aircraft, including British, Portuguese, and Canadian citizens, besides a majority of Indian passengers. In the wake of the crash, the Gujarat government has set up a control room at the State Emergency Operation Centre. Citizens and relatives of passengers can reach the center via phone: 079-232-51900 or mobile: 9978405304. Additionally, Ahmedabad Civil Hospital has released two emergency numbers - 6357373831 and 6357373841 - for inquiries related to patient care and trauma center assistance.
Time of India
2 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Ahmedabad plane crash: Video shows locals running for cover amid panic; eyewitnesses recall explosion and aftermath
In a tragic incident, an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner carrying 242 passengers crashed moments after takeoff from Ahmedabad airport on Thursday, June 12. According to the first official visuals shared by the news agency PTI , the plane crashed on top of a building in the city. Following this video, multiple videos and images started surfacing on the internet; among them, one video showcased locals on the ground running for cover following the crash. In some videos circulating on social media, the Boeing 787-8 aircraft could be seen losing altitude quickly and crashing in the Meghaninagar area near the Ahmedabad International Airport. Credit: X | @iiamitverma Visuals of locals running for cover surface online Air India said that the flight, AI-171, was heading towards London's Gatwick from Ahmedabad. Of the total passengers, 169 were Indians, 53 were British, 1 was Canadian, and 7 were Portuguese nationals. According to PTI, visuals surfaced online that showed people running away moments after the Air India flight AI-171 crashed at the Ahmedabad airport. Along with this, there are multiple videos and footage that have surfaced on social media showing the horrific moment the plane went down and caught fire. VIDEO | Ahmedabad Air Crash: Visuals show people running away moments after the Air India flight AI-171 crashed after taking off from the Ahmedabad airport. The Boeing aircraft, which could be seen losing altitude quickly, crashed in Meghaninagar area near the Ahmedabad… — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) June 12, 2025 Eyewitnesses share the horror of the moment Along with the visuals and pictures, many eyewitnesses recounted the plane crash horror. One told PTI that dead bodies and debris were scattered all over the place. While another quoted, "I was at home when we heard a massive sound. When we went out to see what had happened, there was a layer of thick smoke in the air." He said when they went there, they saw the dead bodies and debris from the crashed aircraft were scattered all over. According to another witness, her son was inside a hostel building when the plane smashed into it. '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,' Ramila told ANI. 🚨 Air India Crash Update | Survivor's Story 🗣️ '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.' — Prashant (@prashant10gaur) June 12, 2025 For more news and current affairs from around the world, please visit Indiatimes News. First Published: Jun 12, 2025, 19:00 IST Sneha is a dedicated writer with a passion for storytelling that enthrals and inspires the readers. With a background in Health and Wellness, she brings a unique perspective to every narrative. As a journalist, she aims to find solutions with authenticity and credibility. Read More 12/6/2025 19:17:6
Hans India
2 days ago
- Health
- Hans India
Ahmedabad: Residents jumped off building as plane crash impact leads to massive fire
Ahmedabad: A tragedy unfolded in Ahmedabad on Thursday afternoon as Air India Flight AI-171, bound for London's Gatwick Airport, crashed just minutes after takeoff from the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, prompting the temporary shutdown of all flight operations at the airport. The horror was amplified by stories from survivors and their families. Ramila, a local resident, tearfully recounted how her son narrowly escaped death. 'My son had gone to the hostel for lunch. I thought I had lost him. But by God's grace, he jumped from the second floor and survived with only minor injuries,' she said. Several eyewitnesses claimed that people jumped from upper floors to escape the fire. Rescue personnel reported that the black box of the aircraft has been recovered and will be crucial in determining the exact cause of the crash. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, carrying 230 passengers and 12 crew members, took off at 1:38 PM from runway 23. Merely two minutes into the ascent, at around 1.40 p.m., the aircraft lost altitude and crashed into a medical college hostel building in the Meghani Nagar area, sparking a massive fire and widespread panic in the locality. The crash site was engulfed in thick black smoke, visible from kilometers away. Upon receiving news of the crash, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel rushed from Surat to Asarwa Civil Hospital in Ahmedabad, where many injured passengers were taken. Expressing sorrow over the incident, CM Patel described the crash as 'deeply unfortunate and heartbreaking', and ordered all concerned departments to carry out rescue and relief operations on war footing. The CM also directed the establishment of green corridors for the immediate transfer of the injured to hospitals and ensured that emergency medical arrangements be prioritised across the city's medical facilities. Meanwhile, Union Home Minister Amit Shah held a telephonic conversation with CM Patel and assured full support by the Central government. Teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) were mobilised immediately and joined local authorities in the ongoing rescue and evacuation efforts. Preliminary reports indicate that a technical malfunction involving tire retraction failure during takeoff may have caused the crash. Sources suggest that after the aircraft's tires failed to retract properly, it collided with a building near the airport. The impact broke the aircraft's tail section into two pieces. The aircraft continued forward and crashed into the Atulyam building, a multi-storey structure housing intern doctors of a nearby medical college. The wing of the aircraft struck the third, fourth, and fifth floors of the hostel, causing extensive structural damage. The building is now at risk of collapse. Dozens of residents were inside at the time of the crash. The Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport remains closed for all operations until further notice, and flights have been diverted or canceled. This is among India's worst aviation disasters in recent years, with multiple nationalities aboard the aircraft, including British, Portuguese, and Canadian citizens, besides a majority of Indian passengers. In the wake of the crash, the Gujarat government has set up a control room at the State Emergency Operation Centre. Citizens and relatives of passengers can reach the center via phone: 079-232-51900 or mobile: 9978405304. Additionally, Ahmedabad Civil Hospital has released two emergency numbers – 6357373831 and 6357373841 – for inquiries related to patient care and trauma center assistance.
Business Recorder
2 days ago
- General
- Business Recorder
All 242 people on board Air India plane have died, Indian Express reports
AHMEDABAD: All 242 people on board the Air India plane that crashed on Thursday in Ahmedabad have died, local newspaper Indian Express said, citing police. The plane was headed for Gatwick Airport, south of the British capital, Air India said, while police officers said it crashed in a residential area near the airport. More than 100 bodies, most of them badly charred, had been brought to the local government hospital for autopsy, police said had said earlier. 'The building on which it has crashed is a doctors' hostel… we have cleared almost 70% to 80% of the area and will clear the rest soon,' a senior police officer told reporters. Parts of the plane's body were scattered around the building into which it crashed, photographs and videos from the area showed. The tail of the plane was stuck on top of the building. India's CNN News-18 TV channels said the plane crashed on top of the dining area of state-run B.J. Medical College hostel, killing many medical students as well. The passengers included 217 adults, 11 children and two infants, a source told Reuters. Of them, 169 were Indian nationals, 53 were Britons, seven Portuguese, and one Canadian, Air India said. Five Indian aircraft shot down Aviation tracking site Flightradar24 said the plane was a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, one of the most modern passenger aircraft in service. It was the first crash for the Dreamliner, which began flying commercially in 2011, according to the Aviation Safety Network database. The plane that crashed on Thursday flew for the first time in 2013 and was delivered to Air India in January 2014, Flightradar24 said. 'At this moment, we are ascertaining the details and will share further updates,' Air India said on X. 'The injured are being taken to the nearest hospitals.' Crash just after take-off The crash occurred just after the plane took off, television channels reported. One channel showed the plane taking off over a residential area and then disappearing from the screen before a huge jet of fire can be seen rising into the sky from beyond the houses. Visuals also showed debris on fire, with thick black smoke rising up into the sky near the airport. They also showed people being moved in stretchers and being taken away in ambulances. 'My sister-in-law was going to London. Within an hour, I got news that the plane had crashed,' Poonam Patel, a relative of one of the passengers, told news agency ANI at the government hospital in Ahmedabad. Ramila, the mother of a student at the medical college, told ANI her son had gone to the hostel for his lunch break when the plane crashed. 'My son is safe, and I have spoken to him. He jumped from the second floor, so he suffered some injuries,' she said. Boeing shares fall 8% after Air India plane crashes According to air traffic control at Ahmedabad Airport, the aircraft departed at 1:39 p.m. (0809 GMT) from runway 23. It gave a 'Mayday' call, signalling an emergency, but thereafter there was no response from the aircraft. Flightradar24 also said that it received the last signal from the aircraft seconds after it took off. U.S. aerospace safety consultant Anthony Brickhouse said one problematic sign from videos of the aircraft was that the landing gear was down at a phase of flight when it would typically be up. 'If you didn't know what was happening, you would think that plane was on approach to a runway,' Brickhouse said. Boeing said it was aware of initial reports and was working to gather more information. Boeing shares fell 6.8% to $199.13 in pre-market trade. Aircraft engine-maker GE Aerospace said that it would put a team together to go to India and analyse cockpit data, India's CNBC TV18 reported. Britain was working with Indian authorities to urgently establish the facts around the crash and to provide support to those involved, the country's foreign office said in a statement posted on its website. 'The tragedy in Ahmedabad has stunned and saddened us,' Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted on X. 'It is heartbreaking beyond words.' British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said images emerging of the crash were 'devastating', and that he was being kept informed as the situation developed. A Buckingham Palace spokesperson said King Charles was also being kept updated. Modi's home state The Indian aviation minister's office said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had directed it to ensure all support was extended to the rescue efforts immediately. Ahmedabad is the main city in Modi's home state of Gujarat. Ahmedabad Airport, which suspended all flight operations after the crash, said it was operational again but with limited flights. The airport is operated by India's Adani Group conglomerate. 'We are shocked and deeply saddened by the tragedy of Air India Flight 171,' Gautam Adani, founder and chairman of the group, posted on X. 'Our hearts go out to the families who have suffered an unimaginable loss. We are working closely with all authorities and extending full support to the families on the ground,' he said. The last fatal plane crash in India was in 2020 and involved Air India Express, the airline's low-cost arm. The airline's Boeing-737 overshot a 'table-top' runway at Kozhikode International Airport in southern India. The plane skidded off the runway, plunging into a valley and crashing nose-first into the ground. Twenty-one people were killed in that crash. The formerly state-owned Air India was taken over by Indian conglomerate Tata Group in 2022, and merged with Vistara – a joint venture between the group and Singapore Airlines – in 2024.
