Tragic Plane Crash in Ahmedabad Kills 294, Including Passengers and Students

Tragic Plane Crash in Ahmedabad Kills 294, Including Passengers and Students

[Ahmedabad, India | June 12, 2025]
According to a Reuters report, a tragic plane crash in India’s Ahmedabad has claimed the lives of 294 people, including 242 passengers, shortly after takeoff. The Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, bound for London, crashed into a college hostel, marking the first fatal crash involving this aircraft model and one of the deadliest aviation disasters in recent history.

The Crash

The aircraft took off from Ahmedabad Airport at 1:39 PM local time. Within minutes, it crashed into the hostel of a medical college in the city. At the time, students were having lunch, resulting in numerous additional casualties among hostel residents.

Survivor’s Account

Ramesh Vishwashkumar, the only known survivor, was seated in 11A. He described the horrific moment:

"Just 30 seconds after takeoff, there was a deafening noise. Everything was destroyed in an instant. When I opened my eyes, there were bodies everywhere. I somehow dragged myself out and ran."

His brother Ajay, who was also on the plane, remains missing.

Victims and Casualty Breakdown

Gujarat’s Director General of Police, Vidhi Choudhury, confirmed the identities and nationalities of the deceased:

• 169 Indian nationals

• 53 British nationals

• 7 Portuguese

• 1 Canadian

• 11 children, including 2 infants

• Numerous students and staff from the college hostel

• Former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani

Families have been asked to submit DNA samples to aid in identifying the victims.

Investigation and Technical Details

According to Flightradar24, the aircraft was delivered to Air India in 2014. The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and GE Aerospace are dispatching investigative teams.

Aviation analyst Anthony Brickhouse, after reviewing crash footage, noted:

"The aircraft’s landing gear was still deployed during takeoff, which is unusual. It appears the plane may have been attempting to land again."

International Reactions and Condolences

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted on X:

“We are shocked and deeply saddened by this tragic incident.”

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer called it:

“Heartbreaking and devastating.”

Buckingham Palace confirmed that King Charles had been informed.

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