Tragedy Strikes: Air India Flight Crashes in Ahmedabad

At least 204 lives were tragically lost in India's most catastrophic aviation accident in decades when an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner, carrying 242 individuals, crashed in Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025. The flight was destined for London and marked the deadliest air mishap since 1996, coinciding with one of the worst in contemporary history. Among the deceased were 169 Indians, 53 Britons, seven Portuguese nationals, and a Canadian.

Witness reports highlight an agonizing scene as the aircraft collided with a medical college campus, claiming the lives of five students. Emergency responders rushed the wounded to local hospitals, though it remains unclear whether those injured were passengers or civilians on the ground. Disturbing video footage revealed thick smoke rising from the crash site, showcasing the skeletal remains of the Dreamliner. The wreckage bore the aircraft’s registration number, "VT-ANB." Authorities continue to sift through debris, searching for victims and personal belongings as the community grapples with the immense loss.