In brief
In a catastrophic event that unfolded on June 12, 2025, an Air India Boeing Dreamliner, en route to London, crashed just moments after leaving the airport in Ahmedabad. Tragically, the aircraft went down while descending toward a nearby medical college, resulting in the loss of at least 260 lives, including passengers and individuals on the ground. This incident stands as India’s deadliest aviation disaster since 1996.
Witness accounts and video footage revealed that the plane seemed to glide directly over a cluster of buildings before an enormous explosion erupted. Air India has confirmed that among the 242 individuals aboard, only one person survived the horrific crash — a British citizen named Viswash Kumar Ramesh. He recounted to his brother the shocking moment he found himself outside the wreckage, stating, "I can't see my brother — I can't see any other passengers.”Ramesh’s miraculous escape comes amid grim reports of extensive casualties, as rescue operations continue at the crash site. Authorities are still working to gather more details and provide support to grieving families. The incident has raised urgent questions regarding airline safety standards and emergency preparedness protocols. Further updates are expected as investigations commence into the causes behind this heart-wrenching disaster.
