Air India plane crashes in Ahmedabad killing over 240 people

Friday 13 June 2025 · 4 outlets · 7 reports · updated Fri 13 Jun 2025, 9:07pm

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An Air India flight bound for London crashed near Ahmedabad airport shortly after takeoff, hitting a medical college hostel. Authorities report more than 240 people died, including five on the ground, while at least 50 others were injured. One passenger is the only known survivor of the disaster.

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