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Gujarat Plane Crash Highlights: PM Modi Meets Injured Victims After Air India Crash in Ahmedabad

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An Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner (Flight AI171) from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick crashed shortly after takeoff on June 12, 2025, near Ahmedabad airport, killing between 204 and 240 people. The aircraft, carrying 242 people-230 passengers and 12 crew-struck a doctors' hostel at B.J. Medical College in Meghani Nagar, causing a massive fire.

Only one person, British national Vishwas Kumar Ramesh, survived with minor injuries. Victims included former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani and several medical students. A formal investigation is underway, and compensation has been announced for families.

Gujarat Plane Crash - LIVE Updates PM Modi Arrives At Crash Site In Ahmedabad

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Jun 13, 2025, 1:56 PM IST

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday offered his condolences to Indian President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the significant loss of lives in the Air India flight crash.
Jun 13, 2025, 1:56 PM IST

The DVR has been recovered from the wreckage of the crashed aircraft in Ahmedabad. An ATS officer found the device, which is expected to significantly accelerate the ongoing investigation into the plane crash. The data stored in the DVR could also help determine the exact cause of the tragedy
Jun 13, 2025, 12:59 PM IST

Bhubaneswar, Odisha: On the AI-171 plane crash, Former Commercial Pilot of Air India & BJD Leader Manmath Routray says, "To date, no one has even questioned Air India's training standards... The scene reveals that much data emerged from various sources yesterday, which was not even half the truth. The facts that are slowly surfacing indicate that the aircraft was under maintenance, a substantial amount of work has been completed, and many components have been overhauled. Perhaps a mistake occurred during maintenance, as Boeing's record for this aircraft has been flawless to date... It seems there is a problem with the thrust... The visuals after the incident show that the landing gear has not gone up as it should be... The landing gear failed, which means there is a major technical defect... If both have failed, then there is a possibility of fault in Boeing's design."
Jun 13, 2025, 12:59 PM IST

A local who resides near the AI-171 crash site says, "My house is 700m away from the crash site. We got to know that a massive fire had broken out...I reached the spot and I saw that the police, the fire department and a lot of local people, including workers of BJP, have also come there...It was a very horrible scene, as everywhere there were bodies, completely burnt bodies."
Jun 13, 2025, 12:58 PM IST

Thakur Ravi, who prepares food at BJ Medical's UG mess, says, " In this accident, my mother, Sarlaben Pralhadji Thakur, and my two-year-old daughter Adyaravi Thakur are still missing after the plane crash. My mother, my wife, and I used to cook at the UG students' mess."
Jun 13, 2025, 12:55 PM IST

"It was quite a horrifying accident, and due to the condition of the wreckage, identifying all the disaster victims is extremely difficult. All bodies have been moved to the postmortem room. The forensic science team is conducting DNA analysis, and once matches are confirmed, the remains will be handed over to the families. Samples are being collected based on available evidence. Since there's a risk of contamination over time due to temperature, the FSL team is working as quickly as possible." - Forensic Science Professor Dr Naresh Kumar Soni on Ahmedabad Plane Crash
Jun 13, 2025, 12:37 PM IST

Ahmedabad Civil Hospital administration has said that the body of the passenger/victim of the plane crash who is here will be handed over to the family after DNA matching. The process of taking DNA samples is going on at the testing centre set up near the PSM department on the ground floor of BJ Medical College.
Jun 13, 2025, 12:33 PM IST

On the crash of Air India Flight AI171, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla says, "In this hour of grief, the whole country stands with the families of the deceased. We wish for the speedy recovery of the injured. This incident is extremely saddening. This accident has saddened the people of many countries. We pay tribute to the deceased."
Jun 13, 2025, 12:31 PM IST

Here’s what Sanjeev Pai, family friend of Captain Sumeet Sabharwal who was the pilot of the ill-fated Air India plane that crashed, said: “I am a retired Wing Commander and have worked with Air India staff in every kind of situation. Captain Sumeet was a very good and experienced pilot. His death is a huge loss for Air India. He was such a calm and peaceful person, an excellent pilot. There were never any complaints about him - he was very professional in both his behavior and in his dealings with people.”
Jun 13, 2025, 11:30 AM IST

PM holds meeting with ministers and senior officials after air tragedy in Ahmedabad
Jun 13, 2025, 11:18 AM IST

Former Executive Director of Air India and aviation expert Jitender Bhargava says, “This is the first instance of a Dreamliner aircraft being involved in an accident. The commander of the aircraft had 8,200 hours of flying experience, so you cannot blame the incident on a lack of pilot experience. As someone from the airline industry, my suggestion is that we must wait for the investigation to conclude and provide a clear explanation of where things went wrong and why the accident occurred.”
Jun 13, 2025, 11:16 AM IST

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said he was saddened by the death of former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani in the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad.
Jun 13, 2025, 11:05 AM IST

Air India has set up assistance centres in Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Delhi, and Gatwick (London) airports for the relatives and friends of the victims of the plane crash in Ahmedabad, the airline said on Friday. These centres are facilitating travel of family members to Ahmedabad, Air India said in a statement. Besides, the airline has also set up a dedicated passenger hotline number — 1800 5691 444 — for those calling from within India and +918062779200 for those calling from outside India.
Jun 13, 2025, 10:56 AM IST

Bhoomi Chauhan, a resident of Gujarat's Bharuch, missed yesterday's flight, AI-171, which crashed and 241 of 242 on board, including crew members, lost their lives.
Jun 13, 2025, 10:55 AM IST

Air India has set up assistance centres in Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Delhi, and Gatwick (London) airports for the relatives and friends of the victims of the plane crash in Ahmedabad, the airline said on Friday.
Jun 13, 2025, 10:55 AM IST

Actor Vikrant Massey has spoken out to clear up a misunderstanding after many believed he lost a cousin in the tragic Air India plane crash on Thursday. The actor shared that the victim, Clive Kunder, was a close family friend and not his cousin.
Jun 13, 2025, 10:15 AM IST

Visuals from outside the Ahmedabad Civil Hospital post mortem room as authorities carry out procedures following the tragic Air India crash.
Jun 13, 2025, 10:13 AM IST

PM Modi assessing the ground situation.
Jun 13, 2025, 9:56 AM IST

PM Modi visited the Air India plane crash site and assessed the ground situation today.
Jun 13, 2025, 9:27 AM IST

PM Modi arrives at Ahmedabad Civil Hospital to meet those injured in AI-171 plane crash Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel, Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu, Union MoS Murlidhar Mohol and State Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi are also present.
Jun 13, 2025, 9:26 AM IST

PM Modi reaches Civil Hospital to meet the injured in Ahmedabad.
Jun 13, 2025, 8:49 AM IST

PM Modi arrives in Ahmedabad, in the wake of the deadly AI-171 flight crash that claimed the lives of 241 people, including 12 crew members, onboard.
Jun 13, 2025, 8:43 AM IST

DIG, NDRF Hari Om Gandhi says: “Our six teams are here and have been working since yesterday. All teams are working together in coordination. As soon as we received the information, our teams got involved in the rescue operation. Right now, we cannot confirm how many people may be trapped under the debris until the entire area is completely cleared. Those who were injured have already been taken to the hospital, and the official numbers have already been shared.”
Jun 13, 2025, 7:49 AM IST

"When the crash happened, it felt like an earthquake. Immediately, we rushed to the site. After hearing the loud sound from the crash, the public gathered nearby," says a local who resides in a housing colony near the AI-171 crash site.
Jun 13, 2025, 7:46 AM IST

Visuals from the site where the AI-171 plane carrying 242 passengers (including crew members) crashed yesterday.
Jun 13, 2025, 7:35 AM IST

PM Narendra Modi will be visiting Gujarat's Ahmedabad today.
Jun 13, 2025, 7:34 AM IST

NDRF personnel with a sniffer dog return to the AI-171 plane crash site to look for any remaining survivors in the incident.
Jun 13, 2025, 7:33 AM IST

Air India MD & CEO Campbell Wilson arrives at AI-171 plane crash site in Ahmedabad
Jun 12, 2025, 10:52 PM IST

U.S. President Donald Trump called the Air India crash “horrific,” saying it appears most lives were lost and offered immediate U.S. assistance. He noted the plane seemed fine initially but may have suffered engine failure. Trump called it one of the worst aviation disasters in history.
Jun 12, 2025, 10:44 PM IST

Briefing reporters, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said, "Air India flight AI171 crashed this afternoon, resulting in the loss of several lives. The entire nation is in shock and stands in solidarity with the families of those who have lost their loved ones.
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