**On June 13, 2025, Ahmedabad witnessed the horrific aftermath of a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crash that killed at least 269 people, as families wait in anguish to identify their loved ones.**
**Tragedy Strikes as Plane Crash in Ahmedabad Claims Over 269 Lives**
**Tragedy Strikes as Plane Crash in Ahmedabad Claims Over 269 Lives**
**Families Grieve and Await Identification of Victims After India's Deadliest Aviation Disaster**
Families of victims from one of India's most catastrophic aviation disasters gathered at a hospital in Ahmedabad, where they made the heart-wrenching decision to offer DNA samples for identification of their loved ones. The tragedy occurred on Thursday afternoon when a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, en route to London, crashed shortly after takeoff, resulting in extensive destruction and heartbreak. Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at the scene, expressing condolences and observing the ongoing rescue operations.
The crash resulted in a staggering loss of life, with reports confirming that at least 269 individuals perished, including all 241 passengers and crew on board as well as people caught in the plane's fatal descent towards a nearby college dining hall. Eyewitness accounts revealed scenes of chaos as the aircraft exploded, engulfing the area in flames. Grieving relatives, such as those of Akash Patni, a tea-stall worker who was among the dead, mourned outside the hospital, desperate to learn the fate of their kin.
As authorities continue recovery efforts, they warn the death toll may increase. Only one passenger has reportedly survived, though details of how he escaped remain unclear amidst the ongoing investigation. The tragedy has shaken the nation, bringing to light the need for stringent safety measures in the aviation sector to prevent such disasters in the future.
