India Jun 12, 2025

Tragic Air India crash impacts Ahmedabad's medical college and residential area

An Air India Dreamliner with 230 passengers and 12 crew crashed just after takeoff from Ahmedabad, hitting the BJ Medical College hostel mess. The flight was headed to London, but instead caused major damage and casualties among MBBS students on campus.

TL;DR

Rescue operations underway at the crash site

Emergency crews reached the crash site quickly, working through chaos to help survivors and figure out how bad things are. With the plane crashing into a residential area, there's real concern about more injuries or damage.

Need to improve safety protocols around airports

This crash is a harsh reminder of how risky it can be when airports are close to crowded neighborhoods. It puts a spotlight on why strong safety rules and fast emergency responses are so important.