(OT Webdesk)Ahmedabad witnessed a devastating aviation disaster today as an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed into the BJ Medical College hostel, claiming five lives and injuring dozens.
The flight, carrying 242 passengers, failed to achieve proper lift-off while departing Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, leading to the catastrophe.
Witnesses described scenes of panic and destruction, with students caught off guard as the aircraft tore through the hostel during lunchtime.
Rescue teams arrived swiftly, launching emergency operations to recover victims and assist the injured.
Authorities have initiated an investigation to determine the exact cause of the crash, while Air India has set up a passenger hotline for affected families.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences, calling the tragedy “heartbreaking beyond words” and assuring support for victims and their families.
As officials work to determine the cause, the nation mourns this shocking aviation accident.
