Ahmedabad, June 12, 2025 — In a devastating tragedy, Air India flight AI171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, crashed shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. The aircraft failed to gain altitude and crashed into the BJ Medical College doctors’ hostel mess around 1:38 PM IST, resulting in significant loss of life and injuries.

🔻 What We Know So Far

• The flight was en route to London Gatwick with 242 onboard (230 passengers and 12 crew).

• Crash occurred at just around 825 ft altitude, hitting the mess area where students were having lunch.

• Impact trapped parts of the fuselage and tail section in the building, with the kitchen and canteen heavily damaged. Unfinished meals were still on tables — a chilling scene.

📉 Casualties & Injuries

• Flight fatalities: Over 200 confirmed onboard, with at least one reported survivor, a British citizen rescued with serious injuries.

• Ground casualties: At least 5 medical students killed, mostly junior doctors enjoying lunch; 40+ injured, including both students and locals.

• Bodies have been recovered and over 70 hospitalizations reported.

• Eyewitnesses and medical professionals have described the incident as catastrophic, with several victims critically injured.

🚨 Rescue & Response Efforts

• Emergency teams including NDRF, CISF, BSF, fire services, civil administration, and local hospitals responded immediately.

• Indian Army assistance with JCBs and medical aid was deployed for debris clearing and triage.

• A dedicated Air India hotline has been set up for passenger updates.

• Officials from India and the UK, including PM Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and UK PM Keir Starmer, have expressed condolences and offered support.

📣 Investigation & Aviation Implications

• The crash marks the first fatal incident involving a Boeing 787 Dreamliner since its debut.

• Mayday call was transmitted before radio silence; investigations are underway by DGCA, AAIB, and Boeing.

• Boeing’s share prices dropped nearly 7% amid renewed scrutiny.

🧭 What Lies Ahead

• Rescue operations are ongoing, with efforts to recover all victims and treat the injured.

• Authorities are collecting black box data and weather/technical information for the investigation.

• Support centers and relief measures are operational across Ahmedabad and London.

Bottom Line:
This is one of India’s most tragic aviation disasters, compounded by the impact on young medical students. As rescue and recovery continue, the nation awaits clarity from the official probe and mourns the lives lost.

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