The recent crash of a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner in Ahmedabad has left at least 269 casualties, prompting a wave of grief, urgent DNA identification efforts, and official responses as the community grapples with the aftermath.
Tragedy Strikes as Plane Crash Claims Lives in Ahmedabad, India
Tragedy Strikes as Plane Crash Claims Lives in Ahmedabad, India
Families of crash victims endure harrowing ordeal as authorities scramble to identify bodies following the deadly aviation disaster.
In one of the deadliest aviation disasters in India’s history, a tragic plane crash occurred on June 12, 2025, in Ahmedabad, claiming the lives of at least 269 individuals. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner was bound for London when it tragically collided with a building shortly after takeoff. Family members of the victims lined up at the main hospital, offering DNA samples to help authorities identify their loved ones, only hours after the crash.
Among the deceased was Akash Patni, a tea-stall worker, whose family mourned near the hospital where health workers were attempting to identify the bodies. Described as a heartbreaking necessity, the identification process commenced immediately following the incident and has continued as emergency responders work diligently at the crash site.
Gujarat's Chief Minister Narendra Modi, who visited Ahmedabad—his home state—expressed condolences and emphasized the government's response to assist the families affected by this calamity. The crash not only resulted in the deaths of 241 passengers and crew members but also affected countless individuals on the ground, as parts of the aircraft struck a nearby college.
Among the wreckage, only one passenger has been reported as a survivor, whose story of survival amidst the chaos remains largely unclear. The nation grieves as the tragic events continue to unfold, with ongoing investigations aimed at uncovering the cause behind this devastating incident.
