Air India Plane Crash: What We Know So Far About This Tragic Incident In Ahmedabad

The reason for this Air India plan crash is yet to be known. Read on for more.

Air India Plane Crash: What We Know So Far About This Tragic Incident In Ahmedabad

Life is so unpredictable! We have been reminded of this several times after a series of unfortunate events in the last few months. The recent Air India plane crash tragedy has left us feeling numb. The tragic incident happened on June 12, Thursday after this plane to London crash just moments after its take off from the Ahmedabad airport. While the exact reason for this crash is yet to be known, some major updates were shared by Air India. Read on to know more.

Fatalities

The official X handle of Air India informed about the lives lost from this horrific accident. In this tweet, Air India stated that 241 passengers died in the plan crash and only 1 survivor was being treated at the hospital. Air India also assured all kind of help to the distressed and their family members.

Gujarat Former CM Dies

The Gujarat’s former Chief Minister Vijay Rupani was also on the same flight and it was later confirmed that he died in the accident too.

Also Read: Air India Aircraft To London Crashes After Take-Off From Ahmedabad Airport. All We Know

Narendra Modi Visits Ahmedabad

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is currently in Ahmedabad to meet the victims and their families. A picture of him meeting the lone survivor of the airplane crash Vishwaskumar Ramesh also surfaced on Twitter.

Also Read: From Alia Bhatt To Akshay Kumar, Bollywood Celebs React To Horrific Air India Crash

The Air India plane had crashed into the dining hall of a college hostel, and as per the news reports, at least 5 students died. Many were injured and they were immediately taken to the hospital.

As per the news reports, the captain gave a Mayday call, which a call for help during life-threatening situations, but lost contact just right after and the air traffic control did not get any response.

This is just so sad.

First Published: June 13, 2025 11:15 AM

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