In a devastating turn of events, an Air India flight en route to London crashed shortly after takeoff, colliding with a medical college in the northwestern city of Ahmedabad. The tragic accident has claimed the lives of at least 240 people, making it one of the deadliest aviation disasters India has experienced in recent decades. The horrifying scene unfolded as Air India Flight 171 lost control soon after departing, ultimately crashing into the hostel section of the medical college, where numerous students were residing at the time.
Authorities have reported that among the victims are several medical students who were inside their dormitory when the aircraft struck the building. The impact caused a massive explosion, igniting a fire that quickly spread through the wreckage and the affected part of the college. According to officials, the severity of the blaze has made it extremely difficult to identify many of the victims. Vidhi Chaudhary, a senior police officer in Ahmedabad, confirmed that the majority of the bodies were burned beyond recognition. “Most of the bodies have been charred beyond recognition,” she told the press, highlighting the scale of the catastrophe.
Emergency response teams were quick to arrive at the scene, battling flames and sifting through the debris in hopes of finding survivors. Amid the widespread destruction, one person was miraculously found alive, offering a small glimmer of hope in an otherwise heartbreaking situation. That lone survivor has been taken to a nearby hospital for treatment, and officials have not yet released their identity or condition.
The crash has sent shockwaves across the nation, prompting condolences from leaders and citizens alike. Investigations are currently underway to determine the cause of the crash, with aviation experts and government agencies examining the plane’s black box and reviewing communications between the pilots and air traffic control.
