Flight AI171 to London crashes minutes after takeoff, wreckage pierces BJ Medical College hostel; 242 passengers and crew were onboard
Ahmedabad | June 12, 2025 – 4:23 PM IST
In a devastating aviation tragedy, Air India Flight AI171, en route to London Gatwick, crashed into a students’ hostel at BJ Medical College in Ahmedabad minutes after takeoff. The flight was carrying 242 individuals, including 230 passengers and 12 crew members.
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📸 Wreckage in the Hostel:
Images from the crash site reveal harrowing scenes — a large portion of the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner embedded into the hostel building, with smoke and debris scattered across the premises. Some photos show canteen tables with food plates left untouched, indicating the abruptness of the incident.
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The crash took place around 1:38 PM, shortly after departure from Runway 23 at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport.
🚨 Casualty Concerns & Evacuation:
- The wreckage hit a residential wing of the hostel, raising concerns about student fatalities or injuries.
- Rescue teams, including the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), have arrived at the site and are actively engaged in recovery operations.
- Emergency contact number: 1800 5691 444, set up by Air India for families of the passengers.
🌍 Passenger Nationalities:
- 169 Indian nationals
- 53 British nationals
- 1 Canadian national
- 7 Portuguese nationals
Air India has assured full cooperation with aviation authorities and rescue personnel.
🏥 Immediate Response:
Several injured individuals have been rushed to nearby hospitals. Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu is on site, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has ordered a high-level probe and round-the-clock relief efforts.
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