Air India 787 Crashes Near Ahmedabad, No Survivors

An Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner carrying 242 people, including 169 Indians, 53 Britons, 7 Portuguese, and one Canadian, crashed minutes after takeoff from Ahmedabad en route to London Gatwick on June 12, 2025. The plane issued a mayday call before crashing into a residential area near BJ Medical College, resulting in the deaths of all on board and possible casualties among local residents. Emergency responders battled heavy smoke and flames at the site, with visuals showing significant devastation. The incident marks the first fatal crash involving a Boeing 787 Dreamliner and has renewed scrutiny of Boeing's safety record. Indian and British leaders, along with global public figures, have expressed condolences. Authorities have launched a full investigation with cooperation from Air India and international agencies.