Tragedy in India: 265 Dead in Air India Plane Crash Carrying London-Bound Passengers
A devastating air disaster has struck Ahmedabad, India, as an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed into a residential area shortly after takeoff, claiming the lives of at least 265 people.
The ill-fated flight, bound for London, reportedly lost communication shortly after leaving Ahmedabad airport. Onboard were 242 passengers and crew, including:
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169 Indians
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53 British nationals
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7 Portuguese
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1 Canadian
In an update, Deputy Commissioner of Police Kanan Desai confirmed that 265 bodies have been recovered so far. Among the dead are approximately 24 residents who were on the ground when the aircraft crashed into their homes. Authorities have warned that the death toll could rise as recovery efforts continue.
Rescue teams, including emergency responders and sniffer dogs, are still combing through the debris in search of victims and potential remains.
This marks one of the deadliest aviation tragedies in recent Indian history, sparking global grief and an outpouring of condolences from leaders and citizens worldwide.
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