In a tragic turn of events, the Air India flight AI171 crash in Ahmedabad has caused severe damage to the undergraduate (UG) hostel mess of BJ Medical College in Meghani Nagar. The aircraft, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, crashed shortly after takeoff, directly impacting the building that housed hundreds of MBBS students.
Shocking visuals from the site reveal the hostel’s collapsed structure, debris scattered across the mess hall, and emergency teams engaged in rescue operations. Several medical students were present during lunchtime, and authorities have confirmed multiple casualties among the student community.
⚡ As per initial reports the Air India plane crashed directly on the BJ Medical College UG hostel mess in Meghani Nagar, Ahmedabad. More details awaited pic.twitter.com/duJTCL1YTn
— OSINT Updates (@OsintUpdates) June 12, 2025
The Air India plane reportedly crashed into a prominent medical College UG hostel mess in Meghani Nagar, Ahmedabad. pic.twitter.com/6zHbRsLYzw
— Volcaholic 🌋 (@volcaholic1) June 12, 2025
We are deeply shocked about the news of AI ✈️ , crashing in Ahmedabad. !
News have become more gruesome after finding out that flight had crushed in BJMC, Hostel & many MBBS students have also been injured!!!!
We are monitoring the situation closely & are ready for any help! pic.twitter.com/gZ4vQwy34P
— FAIMA Doctors Association (@FAIMA_INDIA_) June 12, 2025
Local officials and disaster response teams have cordoned off the area and are continuing search and recovery efforts. The incident has plunged the city’s academic and medical community into mourning.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep sorrow over the incident, calling it “heartbreaking beyond words.” In a statement on social media platform X, he wrote, “The tragedy in Ahmedabad has stunned and saddened us. It is heartbreaking beyond words. In this sad hour, my thoughts are with everyone affected by it. Have been in touch with Ministers and authorities who are working to assist those affected.”
