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Air India Crash: 30 Dead, UK Link
In a devastating incident on June 12, 2025, an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner (Flight AI171) en route to London Gatwick crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad airport, carrying 242 passengers and crew. The aircraft tragically plummeted into a residential zone, causing widespread destruction and claiming at least 30 lives.
Emergency services are actively engaged in rescue and recovery operations, with local hospitals on high alert. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed deep sorrow, extending condolences to victims’ families.
Both Indian aviation authorities and Boeing’s technical teams have begun a joint investigation to determine the cause. The Indian and UK governments have activated emergency crisis response teams to aid families and manage international coordination.
This tragedy underscores urgent global concerns around aviation safety and passenger protection.
