Tragedy at BJ Medical College: Air India Crash Claims Multiple Lives
An Air India plane, en route to London, crashed into the BJ Medical College complex in Ahmedabad, resulting in numerous deaths and injuries. At least five MBBS students and several others, including passengers and crew, were confirmed dead. The cause remains under investigation as search efforts continue.
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An Air India aircraft bound for London tragically crashed into BJ Medical College in Ahmedabad, claiming the lives of at least five medical students, a resident doctor, and more than 60 injured individuals, according to the Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA).
The London-bound Boeing 787-8 crashed shortly after take-off, incinerating into flames upon striking the complex. National and international fatalities involved include 169 Indian nationals among the 242 onboard.
Rescue operations are ongoing, hindered by the fiery wreckage. FAIMA's Dr. Divyansh Singh reported finding severely charred bodies, adding the crash occurred during student lunchtime at the college's hostel. Efforts to retrieve the flight's data recorders to determine final moments are underway.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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