A passenger plane carrying 242 people crashed on take-off in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, sending shockwaves across India and beyond. The Air India flight went down near a hospital complex in a residential area. Among the victims, several doctors from a nearby hostel were caught in the explosion and crash.
The passengers included Indian nationals as well as British, Portuguese, and Canadian citizens. Eyewitnesses described the crash site as shocking and chaotic. Rescue operations are ongoing, with authorities recovering a black box from the crash site to understand the cause of the accident.
Identification of victims is expected to be slow, relying on DNA from relatives. Families of the victims remain desperate for answers as messages sent to their loved ones unexpectedly keep coming through, adding to the emotional turmoil.
Archbishop Macwan expressed deep shock and offered prayers for the victims’ families and the injured. The tragedy has brought a somber mood to Ahmedabad as the investigation unfolds and support efforts continue.
Key Details
- Crash occurred near a hospital complex in a residential area of Ahmedabad.
- Passengers included Indian, British, Portuguese, and Canadian nationals.
- Several doctors residing in a nearby hostel were among the victims.
- Black box recovered for investigation purposes.
- Victim identification to be conducted using DNA from relatives.
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