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Jun 14, 2025
Government briefing on Air India crash updates
An Air India flight to London crashed just after takeoff near Ahmedabad, leaving almost everyone on board dead. Out of 241 or 242 people, only one passenger—a British citizen of Indian origin—survived.
TL;DR
Authorities are digging into what went wrong
Authorities are digging into what went wrong. Both black boxes have been found, and a special committee will share its findings in about three months. Meanwhile, DNA from victims' families is being processed for identification, and the government is keeping a closer watch on Boeing 787s flying in India.
Modi visited the site himself
This tragedy has shaken many—Prime Minister Modi even visited the site himself. The quick response and ongoing probe show how seriously officials are taking air safety right now.