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The Air India plane flying to London crashed in a medical college dorm just minutes after taking off with Ahmadabad on Thursday, killing at least 290 people.

Of the 242 people on board, all but 1 were killed, officials informed.

The full number of fatalities includes casualties on the ground, which increases the number of confirmed fatalities to at least 290, according to Ahmadabad police.The aircraft crashed in the residential area minutes after taking off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Airport in Gujarata.

The videos of the disaster circulating on social media show a bunch of dark smoke floating into the sky.

The authorities haven't confirmed the origin of the crash yet.During the rescue, 1 survivor was identified.

Police Commissioner Ahmadabad GS Malik informed the media that a passenger seated in seat 11A ‘was found in the infirmary and is being treatedIt’s okay. ”

Local media reports indicate that 40-year-old Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, a British citizen, was rescued by locals.

He's believed to have jumped out of the plane before he hit the building.According to Air India, among 242 passengers, 169 were Hindus, 53 British citizens, 7 Portuguese and 1 Canadian.Police besides published a list of 25 people who were injured on the ground at the crash site.

Local media, citing the Indian Medical Association, reported that 3 medical students were killed and others were hospitalized.Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi ordered rescue and relief actions.

Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu and Home Affairs Minister Amit Shah came to Ahmadabad to measure the situation.13 June 2025 09:53 GMTThe plane crash of Air India could have been caused by a combination of factors including mechanical problems, human mistake and weather, and the chassis was reportedly inactive abandoned after takeoff, said ANI commercial pilot Arindam Dutta.Dutta said that the plane, which was carrying a large amount of flammable fuel, sank within 30-40 seconds, at which time the captain broadcast a Mayday signal, suggesting that "something happens in the cockpit."09:20 GMTThe anti-terrorism unit in Gujarata recovered a key part of equipment from a plane wreck that crashed in Ahmadabad, reported the ANI press agency.A digital video recorder (DVR) was recovered from the wreckage.

The press agency quoted a branch associate who said the device would shortly be examined by a squad from the Forensic discipline laboratory (FSL).The recording will be analysed to find the origin of the disaster, as reported.09:09 GMTPrime Minister Narendra Modi presided over a review gathering at Ahmadabad Airport with top officials.The gathering aimed at assessing the situation, discussing the origin of the disaster and identifying the essential steps to be taken, as reported.08:31 GMTNarendra Modi visited a civilian infirmary in Ahmedabad on Friday morning, where he met with the only survivor of the crash, Ramesh Vishwashkumar, a 38-year-old British citizen.Ahmedabad Police reported that Vishwashkumar, who was sitting close the emergency exit, had succeeded Jump from the plane.

He's being treated for injuries.

07:57 GMTIndian civilian Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu said on Friday that the Aviation Accident Investigation Office initiated a formal investigation into the AI-171 disaster, in accordance with global protocols established by the global civilian Aviation Organisation (ICAO).In addition, a high-level expert committee will be set up to analyse the incidental and urge safety improvements to prevent akin future tragedies, in line with the Indian tv station DD News.03:39 GMTIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the site of the AI-171 plane crash in Ahmadabad.
The plane crash of Air India flying to London took 241 lives aboard, including 12 crew members.The full number of fatalities likely exceeded 290, as the plane hit a hostel for doctors erstwhile it crashed.
According to Ahmadabad police, the number of casualties includes people on earth.After visiting the crash site Modi went to the civilian infirmary in Ahmadabad to meet the injured.
12 June 2025 23:25 GMTFormer Gujarati Prime Minister Vijay Rupani is 1 of the victims of the disaster, confirmed officials.
Member of the ruling Bharatiya Janata organization (BJP), Rupani served as Prime Minister of Gujarati from 2016 to 2021. Minister of the Union and elder leader of BJP Gujarati C.R. Patil said Rupani was flying to London to visit his family.21:01 GMTMinister of abroad Affairs of India S. Jaishankar thanked abroad leaders and governments for their condolences on "the tragic failure of life in the Ahmadabad plane crash"."We appreciate it very much" – wrote on X. 21:00 GMTAt least 5 medical students, a resident doctor and a wife of a B.J. elder physician. Medical College in Ahmadabad died erstwhile the plane crashed within the college area, reported the NDTV station, citing the Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA).“The bodies found were completely charred” – said Vice president of the organization, Dr Divyansh Singh, quoted by the media.20:33 GMTPrime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit the crash site on Friday, reported local media, citing sources.
It is expected to arrive in Ahmadabad around 8:30 a.m. (3:00 GMT) local time, reported.12 June 2025 20:14 GMTIndian Interior Minister Amit Shah visited Asarwa civilian Hospital, Ahmadabad to meet the only survivor of the air crash and another victims of the tragedy.
Local media previously identified the survivor as Vishwashkumar Ramesh, a British Indian citizen.In a post on X Shah stated that "talked to injured household members and assured them of all possible support essential for the fast recovery of the injured".

19:53 GMTIn the X update, Air India confirmed the deaths of 241 people in the AI171 plane crash.
The carrier besides revealed that the aircraft was 12 years old.19:24 GMTThe South Asian RT correspondent Runjhun Sharma shares the latest information on the tragic plane crash with Rick Sanchez from RT in his program The Sanchez Effect.
So far no terrorist attack is suspected, although the origin of the accident has not yet been determined by the Indian authorities.19:16 GMTA minute of silence in memory of the plane crash victims in Ahmadabad was preserved at the Russian embassy in fresh Delhi on Thursday erstwhile diplomats from various countries gathered to celebrate the Russian Day event.Earlier that day, Russia's Ambassador to India, Denis Alipov, filed "Your sincere condolences" families of victims, all Indian citizens and the Government of India.

18:38 GMTBhoomi Chauhan, a female who was scheduled to fly on Air India Flight AI171, told Republic's press agency that she missed the plane just 10 minutes due to the dense traffic on the way to the airport.

She attributed her hold to divine intervention.

“My Ganpati Bappa saved me” She said, referring to the Hindu god Ganesha.A possible passenger said she was ‘completely broken’ and "literally shaking from the cold” after she learned about the tragedy.‘My head is now completely empty after I heard everything that happened.” “She told Chauhan reporters.She added that she was on vacation in India and was to return to her husband in London.17:32 GMTSpeaking to reporters in Ahmadabad, Indian Interior Minister, Amit Shah, said that there were 230 passengers and 12 crew members on board an Air India aircraft flying to London.

The Minister confirmed that at least 1 passenger survived – even though the chances are negligible due to the fact that the aircraft's fuel tanks were full at the time of the accident."The recovery of the body is almost complete.

DNA samples of household members are collected.

Family members were besides informed in another countries.

DNA samples of the body were besides collected" – said Shah.The minister noted that the final number of fatalities would be made public after DNA verification was completed.Shah noted that the national government, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, had been notified of the tragedy within 10 minutes of its occurrence.

Air Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu ordered a fast investigation.

16:59 GMTAnother video, seemingly from a safety camera, is circulating on social media, possibly showing an unfortunate plane on the runway moments before the fatal accident.

The movie shows a Boeing 787-8 Air India line fighting for any time to rise, then falling and exploding in a fireball.© Social Media 15:19 GMTThe CEO and Managing manager of Air India, Campbell Wilson, expressed “deep sadness” due to the Boeing 787-8 plane crash that crashed on Thursday with 242 people on board, a fewer minutes after taking off from Ahmadabad airport.The airlines are actively cooperating with the authorities on emergency response, said the Director-General in a video statement."This is simply a hard day for all of us here in India.

Now we focus solely on the needs of our passengers, crew members, their families and loved ones" “ Wilson said.

"I know there are many questions and I will not be able to answer them all at this stage".He added that the investigation would take any time, but "All we can do now is do."

14:58 GMTUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio responded to the tragic plane crash in Ahmadabad, India.

In a post on X he wrote:

"My prayers are with all those who have lost their loved ones in this terrible incident."Rubio added that Washington "supports emergency services that effort to aid victims".

14:27 GMTIn a conversation with RT Jean-Francois Geneste, the CEO of WARPA and erstwhile Airbus Group chief scientist, he suggested that the fern aircraft Air India most likely had engine problems – judging by the abnormally low sound heard before the crash on many eyewitness films circulating on the Internet.Although the plane seemingly did not have the essential ‘drive power’ for successful start, engines ‘not out’ completely, said the expert.

However, he stated that at this point it was impossible to find precisely what caused the apparent failure of the aircraft's engines.12 June 2025 14:20 GMTThe Indian Army has published photos depicting a rescue action at the site of the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner disaster in Ahmadabad.

14:18 GMTAt least 1 passenger survived the plane crash of Air India, said police commissioner Ahmedabad GS Malik, quoted by the ANI press agency."Police found 1 survivor on seat 11A.
1 survivor was found in the infirmary and is being treated.
[No] I can say nothing yet about the number of fatalities.
The number of fatalities may increase as the aircraft crashed in the residential area’ said Malik.Ahmedabad police have so far confirmed 204 deaths in the crash.Police besides published a list of 25 people who were injured on the ground at the crash site.Local media reported, citing the Indian Medical Association that 3 medical students were killed and others were hospitalized.13:40 GMTCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney offered his condolences on the Boeing 787-8 Air India crash in Gujarata.
In a post on X he wrote:
"Deep erstwhile I found out about the plane crash of Air India flying to London in Ahmedabad, which had 242 passengers — including 1 Canadian.
My thoughts are with the close of everyone on board.”

12:34 GMTMinister of State for civilian Aviation of India Murlidhar Mohol, speaking at a press conference following the tragic plane crash Air India AI171 with 242 people on board, said the government could not yet confirm the exact number of casualties."Air India flight AI171 crashed this afternoon with 242 people aboard.

Emergency operations are presently underway. We've arranged an emergency meeting.

It will be a while before we can confirm the exact number of victims."Over 100 bodies were transported to 1 infirmary in Ahmadabad, reported Reuters.12:04 GMTIt appears that no 1 survived the plane crash of Air India in Ahmadabad, reported Sky News citing police sources in the Indian city.There were 242 people on board a plane to London that crashed on Thursday afternoon.11:39 GMTBoeing's stock dropped by 8% in the pre-session trade on NASDAQ after Boeing 787-7 Air India lines crashed close Ahmadabad.

The shares of a US-based maker were recorded by 8.02% lower, at $196.83.

Boeing hasn't released a message on the crash yet.11:30 GMTUK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said his thoughts were with the passengers of the plane that crashed in India."The scenes of a plane flying to London, on which there were many British citizens, crashing in the Indian city of Ahmadabad, are devastating" said in X.

11:17 GMTRussian president Vladimir Putin expressed his condolences to the president of India Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the plane crash in Ahmadabad, informed the Kremlin in a statement.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the plane crash in Ahmedabad is “A heartbreaking one”.He added that he was in contact with ministers and authorities who "working to aid those affected".

10:50 GMTIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the plane crash in Ahmadabad is “an highly heartbreaking one”.

He added that he was in contact with ministers and authorities who "working to aid those affected".

10:40 GMTRussian Ambassador to India, Denis Alipov, expressed his condolences.

“The heartbreaking news is coming from Ahmadabad” said in X.

"My sincere condolences are to the families and close victims, as well as to the people of India and the Government of India in connection with this tragic and serious disaster".

12 June 2025 10:32 GMTAhmedabad police confirmed that Flight Air India 171 crashed in a medical college dormitory.
The numbers of victims in the dormitory are unclear for now.
10:10 GMTOf the 242 people aboard the crashed aircraft 169 are Indian citizens, 53 are British, 7 Portuguese and 1 Canadian, reported Air India.
“The victims are transported to the nearest hospitals” – added the airline.
09:56 GMTAll air operations at Ahmadabad airport were temporarily halted after the AI 171 plane crash.