In a devastating tragedy, an Air India flight carrying 242 passengers and crew crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025. The aircraft, bound for London, lost contact with air traffic control within minutes of liftoff and plummeted into the densely populated Meghaninagar residential area near B.G. Medical College. The impact ignited a massive fire due to the plane’s full fuel load, engulfing the crash site in flames.
Rescue operations were immediately launched, with six National Disaster Response Force teams, fire engines, ambulances, and police rushing to the scene. A green corridor was established to transport the injured to Ahmedabad Civil Hospital, where medical staff are working tirelessly to save lives. The full extent of the casualties is yet to be determined, but it is feared that all those on board have perished in the crash.
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The passenger manifest revealed that the flight carried a diverse group of individuals, including 169 Indian nationals, 53 British citizens, seven Portuguese nationals, and one Canadian. The tragic loss of life has sent shockwaves throughout the international community, with leaders expressing their condolences and support for the affected families.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the crash as “heartbreaking beyond words,” while British Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the scenes “devastating,” acknowledging the significant number of British citizens among those lost. The grief and sorrow felt by the families and loved ones of the victims are immeasurable, and the world mourns with them in this time of unimaginable loss.
The cause of the crash remains unknown at this stage, and a thorough investigation has been launched to determine the factors that led to this tragic event. Boeing shares dropped by nearly 8% following news of the crash, as the aviation industry grapples with yet another devastating incident.
Air India Chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran expressed his deepest condolences and pledged the airline’s full support to the affected families and the brave first responders at the crash site. As the nation comes to terms with this terrible tragedy, questions arise about aviation safety and the measures needed to prevent such catastrophes in the future.
The Ahmedabad plane crash serves as a stark reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of cherishing every moment with our loved ones. As the investigation unfolds and the families begin their journey of grief and healing, the world stands united in support, offering prayers and condolences during this dark hour. The memory of those lost will forever be etched in our hearts, and their legacy will live on through the lives they touched.
