Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:21pm on 12 Jun 2025,Thursday India
In a tragic incident on June 12, 2025, an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner (Flight AI-171) en route to London crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, plummeting into the doctors’ hostel at B.J. Medical College. The crash claimed the lives of five medical students—four undergraduates and one postgraduate—and left several others injured. The aircraft, carrying 242 people, reportedly lost altitude and hit the hostel’s dining area. Emergency teams recovered at least 30 bodies, with more feared trapped. Investigations are underway, and a helpline (1800 5691 444) has been issued for families of passengers and victims. (PC: NDTV)
