Ahmedabad Air India Flight Crash Tragic Incident

In the most devastating news this afternoon, Air India confirmed the crash of their Boeing Dreamliner 787 aircraft bound to London. With 242 passengers and 12 crew members including the pilot and co-pilot, the aircraft reportedly crashed into a hostel building of a medical college in Ahmedabad.

Crash Location: BJ Medical College Hostel, Ahmedabad

According to national media reports, the crash occurred near the BJ Medical College campus where the aircraft collided with the student hostel building. The mess area of the hostel where many students were having their lunch took the major impact.

High Casualties Feared Among Students and Doctors

Eyewitnesses and local media suggest that the crash has resulted in multiple casualties particularly among the MBBS students and medical interns present in the mess during lunchtime. Several unconfirmed reports indicate the possibility of doctors also being among the deceased.

Flight Details and Victims

The ill-fated flight was a Boeing 787 Dreamliner en route to London from Ahmedabad. It was carrying 242 passengers and 12 crew members. So far, there is no official confirmation on how many survived or perished from the flight or from the hostel building.

Rescue Operations and Emergency Response

Emergency services including ambulances, fire brigades and disaster management teams rushed to the scene. Rescue operations are ongoing and local hospitals have been alerted for mass casualty management. The injured are being taken to nearby hospitals while search and recovery efforts continue at the crash site.

Government and Airline Response

Top officials from the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Air India and Gujarat State Government are monitoring the situation. A helpline number is expected to be issued soon for families of passengers and students. The black box retrieval and investigation by DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation) is expected to follow once the rescue operations are stabilized.

Public Reaction and Grief

The entire nation is mourning this tragic incident, with social media flooded with condolences. Citizens especially the families of the students and passengers are anxiously awaiting official updates.