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India Jun 17, 2025

Heroic response to Ahmedabad Air India crash

A tragic Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad on Thursday claimed at least 270 lives. The flight went down just after take-off, crashing into a medical college campus.
Only one person from the 242 passengers survived, and 29 people on the ground—including five medical students—also lost their lives.

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Trainee doctors rushed to help

Right after the crash, trainee doctors from the college rushed to help with rescue efforts—some even while injured themselves.
College Dean Minakshi Parikh praised their resilience and dedication during such a tough moment.
Meanwhile, officials have started investigating what caused one of India's deadliest aviation disasters.