Air India 787 Crash Kills 133 in Ahmedabad

An Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, flight AI171, crashed into the BJ Medical College hostel in Meghani Nagar, Ahmedabad, shortly after takeoff en route to London Gatwick, carrying 242 people including 169 Indians, 53 British nationals, seven Portuguese nationals, and one Canadian. The crash resulted in at least 133 fatalities and numerous injuries, prompting a major emergency response and ongoing rescue operations. The heavily fueled aircraft caused a massive explosion and fire, with significant destruction and dramatic visuals. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer offered condolences, describing the event as 'heartbreaking' and 'devastating.' Air India and British authorities have set up hotlines and support for affected families, while Boeing is gathering information as Indian authorities lead the investigation. The disaster, which occurred days before the Paris Air Show, has intensified scrutiny on Boeing amid earlier safety concerns.