An Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed into a medical college, killing over 260 individuals, including many foreigners, as investigations into the cause begin.
Devastating Air India Crash Claims Over 260 Lives
Devastating Air India Crash Claims Over 260 Lives
A tragic aviation accident in Ahmedabad marks one of India's deadliest disasters as a passenger jet plummets shortly after takeoff.
A catastrophic accident occurred on June 11, 2025, when an Air India passenger jet, bound for London Gatwick, crashed into the dining hall of a medical college in Ahmedabad, resulting in the loss of more than 260 lives. This incident stands as India’s most severe aviation disaster since 1996.
Among the passengers were 242 individuals, including 169 Indian nationals, 53 British, seven Portuguese, and one Canadian. In a miraculous turn of events, one British citizen, identified as Viswash Kumar Ramesh, survived the tragedy. Footage circulated in Indian media showing Ramesh, who sustained injuries, recounting his experience from "inside" the plane.
At this stage, experts are perplexed by the circumstances of the crash, particularly the aircraft's sudden descent shortly after departure. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner had maintained a solid safety record prior to this incident, with no previous fatal crashes. Investigations into the cause of the tragedy are expected to be prolonged, possibly taking months or even years to reach a conclusion.
On the ground, chaos unfolded at B.J. Medical College, where officials reported that the plane likely skidded upon crashing, causing extensive damage to buildings before igniting into flames. Eyewitness accounts and developing information are critical as authorities work to assess the full impact of this tragic event. For more comprehensive coverage, maps and images of the crash site will be released as more details emerge.
