An Air India flight bound for London crashed shortly after takeoff, landing in a hostel canteen crowded with students and staff. Eyewitness accounts describe a scene of chaos and devastation, with a significant death toll and ongoing rescue efforts to identify victims.
Tragedy Strikes as Air India Flight Crashes into Canteen, Leaving Many Casualties
Tragedy Strikes as Air India Flight Crashes into Canteen, Leaving Many Casualties
A devastating plane crash in Ahmedabad sends shockwaves through a medical college hostel, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries during a busy lunch hour.
In a horrific incident, the serene afternoon of a campus at BJ Medical College in Ahmedabad was shattered when Air India flight AI171 crashed into its busy canteen on Thursday. The disaster struck just moments after the Boeing 787 Dreamliner took off, bound for London, and left a trail of devastation in its wake as it fell into a residential area.
At approximately 13:39 local time, the canteen was bustling with around 35 people enjoying their meals, sharing laughs and restroom breaks. The atmosphere turned tragic within seconds as the sound of jet engines crescendoed into chaos. Witnesses reported hearing a deafening noise, thinking initially it might have been thunder due to the dry heat, until realizing it was an airplane descending.
In the moments following the crash, respondents rushed out of their buildings, confused and frightened. Those closest to the explosion were greeted with a scene of utter mayhem, as brothers Prince and Krish Patni recalled witnessing debris raining down from the sky, with the intense heat preventing immediate rescue efforts.
Inside the canteen, survivors found themselves surrounded by smoke and wreckage, roots of the lunch hour shattered. Eyewitness reports indicated that many victims were still clutching plates and spoons as the chaos unfolded. Some students were able to escape, while others were trapped beneath massive wreckage.
Reports confirm that four BJ Medical College students and additional relatives were among the casualties. Local authorities and investigative teams now face the arduous task of identifying the victims, often relying on DNA evidence to piece together the fates of those involved.
Meanwhile, families are left in turmoil searching for their loved ones. Ravi Thakur's hopes dimmed as he rushed back upon hearing news of the crash, only to find his mother among the missing.
As the aftermath of the incident unfolds, hospital staff prioritize treating the wounded while grappling with the emotional toll of the tragedy. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the unpredictable nature of aviation safety, particularly when the lives of innocent civilians are at stake.
At approximately 13:39 local time, the canteen was bustling with around 35 people enjoying their meals, sharing laughs and restroom breaks. The atmosphere turned tragic within seconds as the sound of jet engines crescendoed into chaos. Witnesses reported hearing a deafening noise, thinking initially it might have been thunder due to the dry heat, until realizing it was an airplane descending.
In the moments following the crash, respondents rushed out of their buildings, confused and frightened. Those closest to the explosion were greeted with a scene of utter mayhem, as brothers Prince and Krish Patni recalled witnessing debris raining down from the sky, with the intense heat preventing immediate rescue efforts.
Inside the canteen, survivors found themselves surrounded by smoke and wreckage, roots of the lunch hour shattered. Eyewitness reports indicated that many victims were still clutching plates and spoons as the chaos unfolded. Some students were able to escape, while others were trapped beneath massive wreckage.
Reports confirm that four BJ Medical College students and additional relatives were among the casualties. Local authorities and investigative teams now face the arduous task of identifying the victims, often relying on DNA evidence to piece together the fates of those involved.
Meanwhile, families are left in turmoil searching for their loved ones. Ravi Thakur's hopes dimmed as he rushed back upon hearing news of the crash, only to find his mother among the missing.
As the aftermath of the incident unfolds, hospital staff prioritize treating the wounded while grappling with the emotional toll of the tragedy. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the unpredictable nature of aviation safety, particularly when the lives of innocent civilians are at stake.
