Ahmedabad Plane Crash LIVE: 75 dead from BJ Medical College, 60 injured; PM Modi takes stock of situation

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar thanked foreign leaders and governments for their condolences following the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad. “Thank all foreign leaders and governments for their condolences at the tragic loss of lives in the Ahmedabad air crash. We appreciate this deeply,” he posted on X. Jaishankar also said he had been in touch with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy, Portugal’s Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel, and Canada’s Foreign Minister Anita Anand. “Expressed our profound condolences and offered fullest support in this hour of grief,” he added.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said he was pained beyond words by the tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad. He said disaster response teams were immediately rushed to the site and added that he had spoken to Gujarat chief minister Bhupendra Patel, home minister Harsh Sanghavi and the Ahmedabad police commissioner to take stock of the situation. Shah later visited the hospital to meet those injured in the crash and interacted with their family members. He assured them of all possible support for the speedy recovery of the injured. He also held discussions with the medical team to assess the current condition of the patients.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah reviews crash response, meets injured and assures support. (Image: Amit Shah/ official X account)

Ahmedabad Airport has confirmed via its official X account that Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport remains fully operational. In response to the incident involving Air India flight AI171, the airport has also released dedicated helpline numbers for passenger assistance. For any queries or support, individuals can contact +91 99741 11327, 079-29900291, or 079-29900391.

Air India has issued dedicated hotline numbers for families of passengers on board Flight AI171. For callers within India, the helpline is 1800 5691 444, while those dialling from outside the country can contact +91 8062779200.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep grief over the Ahmedabad air tragedy, calling it “heartbreaking beyond words.” In a post on X, he said the tragedy had “stunned and saddened” the nation and extended his condolences to the bereaved families. “We are all devastated by the air tragedy in Ahmedabad. The loss of so many lives in such a sudden and heartbreaking manner is beyond words,” he wrote, adding that he was in touch with ministers and officials working to support those affected.

PM Modi mourns the Ahmedabad air tragedy and says officials are helping those affected. (Image: Narendra Modi/X account)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the wife of former Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani at Ahmedabad airport, according to PTI. Rupani was among the 241 passengers who died in the Ahmedabad plane crash.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Ahmedabad on Friday morning and visited the site of the plane crash that took place a day earlier. He was briefed by officials and gathered detailed information about the incident. Later, he visited the civil hospital and met those injured in the crash, including the sole survivor, Vishwas Kumar Ramesh. Modi also spoke with doctors in the C7 ward, where 25 injured are undergoing treatment. 

Prime Minister Modi visited the Ahmedabad crash site and reviewed details with officials.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met those injured in the Air India plane crash at the civil hospital in Ahmedabad. He also met Vishwas Kumar Ramesh, the lone survivor of the tragedy. Modi visited the C7 ward of the hospital, where 25 injured people are undergoing treatment. He also interacted with doctors of the civil hospital, the PTI reported.

PM Modi meets lone survivor of the Ahmedabad plan crash tragedy. (Source: PTI) 

Union home minister Amit Shah inspected the site of the fatal plane crash in Ahmedabad. “This is an accident, and nobody can stop accidents,” the minister said on Thursday. He also visited the hospitals and spoke with the affected family members and assured them of every possible support required for the swift recovery of the injured. 

Amit Shah visits Ahmedabad plane crash site. (Source: PTI)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Ahmedabad early in the morning today to take stock of the situation. He visited the Air India plane crash site and assessed the ground situation, the ANI reported.

PM Modi visits Ahmedabad plane crash site. (Source: ANI) 

In the wake of the tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad, hospitals are in urgent need of blood to save lives. Vice president of JK AIMSA Dr Mohammad Momin Khan wrote on X: "Heartbreaking. Many UG students & interns of BJ Medical College #Ahmedabad have lost their lives. Final count awaited. Urgent need for #Blood donations. Please help."

Heartbreaking.
Many UG students & interns of BJ Medical College #Ahmedabad have lost their lives. Final count awaited.

? Urgent need for #Blood donations.
Please help.#planecrash #BJMC #SaveLives #AhmedabadPlanCrash #BlackDay pic.twitter.com/VX3hrDc9h8

— Dr Mohammad Momin Khan (@DrMomin05) June 12, 2025

"They were just having lunch. This photo with chapati and sabzi still untouched on plates, says it all.  It’s hard to even imagine what the parents must be going through. So many young dreams lost in a matter of seconds. Absolutely heartbreaking," an assistant professor and autopsy surgeon wrote on X. 

Air India has confirmed that 241 people on board its London-bound flight were killed when the aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from the Ahmedabad airport on Thursday. The Boeing 787-8 aircraft was carrying 242 passengers and crew members. The passengers comprised 169 Indian nationals, 53 British nationals, seven Portuguese nationals and one Canadian national.

Air India has set up Friends & Relatives Assistance Centres at Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Delhi, and Gatwick airports to provide support and take care of the needs of the families and loved ones of those on flight AI171. 

These centres are facilitating the travel of family members to Ahmedabad. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Ahmedabad to review rescue operation and take stock of the plane crash aftermath, the ANI reported. 

The Indian Medical Association expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss of lives in the Air India plane crash at Ahmedabad. We extend our heartfelt prayers for the speedy recovery of all those injured. 

A dedicated team of doctors from the IMA Gujarat Branch assisted by IMA MSN has been promptly deployed to the incident site and City Hospital, Ahmedabad, to assist in emergency medical care. 

IMA stands in solidarity with the families of the victims during this difficult time. We are committed to providing all possible medical support and coordinating with local authorities for relief efforts. 

This tragedy reminds us of the importance of rapid response and unified support in moments of National crisis. IMA remains ever ready to serve.

Federation of All India Medical Associations (FAIMA) claimed that around 50-60 MBBS students have been admitted in the nearby hospitals and at least 5 students have been reportedly missing. 

"2-3 students critical in HDU/ ICU and 3-4 relatives of resident doctors missing," it said. 

At least five MBBS students, one PG resident doctor and the wife of a superspecialist doctor of the BJ Medical College in Ahmedabad were killed and over 60 medical students injured in Air India plane crash, the Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA) said. 

Amit Shah, Union Home Minister inspected the crash site of the Air India Ahmedabad to London flight, and said that because of the high temperature of the jet fuel, there was no chance to save any passenger, as reported by Indian Express.

The Air India has sent a special team to Ahmedabad to assist the victims of the flight crash and also announced two relief flights for next of kin of passengers, and staff.

A British passenger survived the Air India flight crash, where more than 200 passengers died, as per the sources.

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has revealed that the Air India flight 787-8 Dreamliner, carrying 242 passengers and 10 crew members transmitted 'MAYDAY' signal shortly after taking off from the Ahmedabad airport.

Air India flight was travelling from Ahmedabad to London. (Image source: PTI)

Mulitple casualty cases have been reported at Ahmedabad's civil hospital after an Air India plane plummeted into a building of a hostel in BJ Medical College.

Five students and over 200 passengers declared dead in Air India Flight crash. (Image source: PTI)

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has arrived in Ahmedabad after Air India Flight, enroute to London crashed into a hostel of BJ Medical College around 1:40 pm today.

The Air India Flight 787-8 Dreamliner, enroute to London, crashed into the BJ Medical College hostel building, where more than 200 passengers and 5 students from the medical college are declared dead. Miraculously, one passenger from the flight survived the crash, the Gujarat Police said.

Vijay Rupani, former chief minister of Gujarat was among the 241 passengers, who lost their lives in the Ahmedabad Plane Crash today. The Air India Flight Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner enroute to London crashed in a hostel building of BJ Medical College in Ahmedabad moments after taking off. 

Five students were killed and around 50 were injured during the Ahmedabad Plane crash incident that took place around 1:40 pm today.

Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu says, "We are going to do a fair & thorough investigation, and probe why this incident happened. We still have to find out the numbers." "Very sad to know that (BJP leader) Vijay Rupani was also there, as were other nationals." "I am totally shaken by the tragic and horrific incident. I am still in a state of shock. The PM called me and asked me to be here at the site. At this time, I can only think of the passengers and their families. Many agencies have been engaged in rescue operations. I don't want to say anything about the numbers yet. We are extending all help. The Union Home Minister is also coming to the site here.  Very sad to know that (BJP leader) Vijay Rupani was also there, and so were other nationals. We are going to do a fair and thorough investigation. We will go to the depths of why this incident happened."

Five students are dead and around 60 MBBS aspirants have been hospitalised after the Air India flight, enroute to London, crashed into one of the hostel buildings of the BJ Medical College in Ahmedabad.

Former Union Minister of Civil Aviation, Praful Patel said: "It is a very tragic and a very sad day. We are all very concerned and worried that such an accident has taken place. Our condolences to the victims and their families. I hope for the speedy recovery if there are any survivors...This accident - how and why it took place, is a very surprising thing because 787 Dreamliner is a very technically advanced aircraft. There are thousands of Dreamliners flying all over the world by many airlines. There is no reason to doubt about the aircraft itself. If the accident has taken place, only the black-box will reveal what is the real reason, why things went wrong. The Captain did give a 'Mayday' call but we must also remember that the aircraft flew from Delhi to Ahmedabad and obviously there was no snag, otherwise the Captain would not have decided to fly from Ahmedabad to London which is a very long flight and there is no reason to even consider because the Pilot would have done pre-flight checks. On every flight, there is a pre-flight check and between the Captain and Second-in-command do all the checks to ascertain whether the plane is fly-worthy. So, in this case, for a 9 and a half hour flight, everything was in place. What went wrong only an investigation can reveal."

All 242 passengers and 5 students from the BJ Medical College have been declared dead after Air India flight Boeing 787-8 crashed into one of the hostel building around 1:40 pm.

As a mark of respect to those who lost their lives in the Gujarat plane crash, a one-minute silent tribute was observed at a government event held in Coimbatore, following a request made by the education Minister of Tamil Nadu, Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi.

The Supreme Court of India has expressed their condolences to the deceased souls of the Air India crash today.
An official letter by the apex court reads : "The Chief Justice of India and Companion Judges of the Supreme Court of India, along with the officials of the Registry express deepest condolence to the families affected by the tragic air crash at Ahmedabad today. The Chief Justice of India has also expressed his concern for the inmates of the B.J. Medical College and Civil Hospital, Ahmedabad. "During this difficult times our thoughts and prayers are with them. May they find strength and solace in the support of their loved ones", said the CJI."

The London-bound Air India flight was carrying a total of 242 passengers, among which 169 were Indians, 53 British nationals, one Canadian and seven were Portuguese citizens.

A video was captured the moment when the flight crashed in the hostel building.

Air India Dreamliner from Ahmedabad to London crashed moments after taking off from the airport. (image source: PTI)

At least 30 killed including 5 students from the BJ Medical College in Ahmedabad.

London flight crashed into BJ Medical College hostel building. (Source: PTI)

Union Home Minister of India Amit Shah is enroute to Ahmedabad after the plane crash incident.

Ahmedabad Airport temporarily shut due to Air India flight crash.

As a mark of respect to those who lost their lives in the Gujarat plane crash, a one-minute silent tribute was observed at a government event held in Coimbatore, following a request made by the education Minister of Tamil Nadu, Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi.

Around 25 people have been rescued from the crash site near BJ Medical College, as per the various sources. 

As per the sources, around 5 students from the BJ Medical College in Ahmedabad have been declared dead after an Air India Dreamliner, carrying 242 passengers descended and crashed at a resident hostel building. 

The Air India flight to London today crashed into a resident doctors hostel at BJ Medical College in Ahmedabad, where around 125 people are feared dead. 

Five students from the BJ Medical College in Ahmedabad have lost life in the London Air India flight crash, as reported by NDTV.

An Air India International flight crashed moments after take off from the Ahmedabad airport today.