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Ahmedabad Plane Crash Today: Tragedy as Air India Flight Crashes Into Medical College Building; 204 Confirmed Dead | Live Updates
Ahmedabad, India — June 12, 2025:
A catastrophic aviation disaster struck Ahmedabad today as an Air India flight AI-117 en route from Ahmedabad to London Heathrow crashed shortly after takeoff, slamming into the SV Medical College campus in the city outskirts. Authorities have confirmed 204 bodies recovered, with rescue operations ongoing into the night.
🔴 LIVE Updates:
- 6:45 PM IST: Gujarat Chief Minister visits crash site, declares state emergency.
- 5:30 PM IST: NDRF confirms retrieval of 204 bodies from the wreckage.
- 4:50 PM IST: Preliminary reports suggest engine failure as possible cause.
- 3:10 PM IST: Flight AI-117 lost contact with ATC minutes after takeoff.
- 2:45 PM IST: Firefighters battling blaze as debris engulfs college dormitory.
- 2:20 PM IST: Aircraft crashes into SV Medical College, causing multiple secondary casualties.
Victims and Rescue Efforts
According to Air India, the flight was carrying 198 passengers and 9 crew members. In addition, 7 students and 3 faculty members at the medical college are believed to be among the victims, raising the death toll.
Rescue teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), along with local police and fire services, are working tirelessly. Over 50 people are critically injured and have been transported to Civil Hospital Ahmedabad.
Possible Cause of Crash
Eyewitnesses reported seeing flames from the engine moments after takeoff. Aviation experts suspect engine malfunction or bird strike as potential causes, though the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has launched a full investigation.
The black box has been recovered and is being sent for analysis.
Government and Airline Response
India’s Civil Aviation Minister, in a press briefing, called this one of the deadliest crashes in Indian aviation history. An ex gratia compensation of ₹25 lakh for families of deceased passengers has been announced.
Air India has set up a helpline: 1800-210-7777, and urged families to contact the emergency desk for updates.
Global Reactions and Flight Status
The Indian Embassy in London is coordinating with UK authorities for foreign nationals onboard. Heathrow Airport has temporarily suspended incoming flights from India pending clarification.
The survivor of the plane crash in India Ramesh Vishwas Kumar is from Leicester in UK. Many others from Leicester were believed to be in the aircraft. Originally from Daman Diu. Walked out from hell fire. What a miracle! Prayers for his speedy recovery!
