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India • Jun 13, 2025

'Felt like an earthquake': Ahmedabad resident's account of Air India crash

On June 12, 2025, an Air India flight (AI-171) crashed just after takeoff from Ahmedabad, hitting a doctors' hostel near the airport. The Boeing 787-8 was headed to London with 241 people onboard—tragically, only one person survived. Victims included Indian, British, Portuguese, and Canadian nationals.

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Tata Group has announced ₹1 crore compensation

Rescue teams and local officials rushed to the scene right away. The National Disaster Response Force sent six teams for rescue work, while medical help was provided on-site and at Civil Hospital. Tata Group has announced ₹1 crore compensation for each victim's family as authorities continue to support those affected by this terrible event.