In brief
An Air India flight en route to London crashed moments after departure, resulting in a catastrophic loss of life.
In a heartbreaking incident that has shocked the nation, an Air India Boeing Dreamliner crashed less than a minute after takeoff in Ahmedabad, India, on June 12, 2025. The aircraft, carrying 242 individuals, including passengers and crew, plummeted onto a medical college campus, claiming the lives of over 260 people, both in the air and on the ground. This tragedy marks India’s worst aviation disaster in nearly three decades.Witness accounts and video footage reveal that the plane ascended briefly before descending towards the buildings, culminating in a massive explosion that illuminated the horizon. Official reports indicate that 241 out of the 242 aboard were killed, with only one survivor, a British national, identified as Viswash Kumar Ramesh.Speaking to family members shortly after the accident, Ramesh, bearing facial injuries, expressed his disbelief, stating, “I have no idea how I got outside." His brother, Nayan Ramesh, recounted the chilling conversation during which Viswash noted the absence of his brother amidst the chaos. This remarkable tale of survival contrasts starkly with the catastrophic losses experienced by countless other families affected by the disaster.As emergency services responded to the scene, the number of casualties continued to rise, leading to widespread grief and outrage across the country. The incident raises critical questions about air travel safety and emergency protocols, prompting immediate investigations by aviation authorities to ascertain the cause of the crash and to prevent such tragedies in the future.
