On June 12, 2025, an Air India flight carrying 242 people tragically crashed soon after takeoff from Ahmedabad's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport heading to London Gatwick. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner plummeted into a medical college just a mile away, causing significant destruction and loss of life. As rescue teams sift through the debris, authorities have confirmed over 200 fatalities, including medical students in a dining hall at the college.
Among the survivors, one person, reportedly a British national named Viswashkumar Ramesh, was found injured but alive. Eyewitness accounts described a chaotic crash scene as the plane appeared to lose altitude rapidly moments after takeoff. Emergency crews are on-site, working to recover bodies and search for possible additional victims.
As investigations begin, experts speculate on the crash's causes, considering factors like potential aircraft malfunctions, environmental conditions, and human error. The significance of this crash has drawn international attention, as it marks one of the deadliest aviation disasters in recent years and raises questions about the safety of the Boeing Dreamliner, which had previously maintained a clean safety record.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences, calling the incident "heartbreaking beyond words." Various international aviation authorities, including representatives from the U.S. and UK, have offered assistance in the investigation, which may take considerable time to uncover the full circumstances surrounding this horrific event.
