A total of 204 people have been confirmed dead following the crash of an Air India aircraft carrying 242 passengers on June 12, 2025. The tragedy occurred just minutes after the plane took off from Ahmedabad International Airport in India. Videos circulating on social media showed thick plumes of smoke rising into the sky after the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed to the ground. Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, an eyewitness who recorded the incident, said he heard a loud noise about 30 seconds after the aircraft took off. “It happened in an instant,” he said. According to Air India, the flight was

A total of 204 people have been confirmed dead following the crash of an Air India aircraft carrying 242 passengers on June 12, 2025. The tragedy occurred just minutes after the plane took off from Ahmedabad International Airport in India. Videos circulating on social media showed thick plumes of smoke rising into the sky after the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed to the ground. Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, an eyewitness who recorded the incident, said he heard a loud noise about 30 seconds after the aircraft took off. “It happened in an instant,” he said. According to Air India, the flight was carrying 169 Indian nationals, 53 Britons, seven Portuguese citizens, and one Canadian. In a statement, Air India said: “At this time, our focus is on assisting everyone affected by the accident and their families. We are doing everything possible to support the rescue teams at the crash site. Further information will be provided once it is verified.” Police authorities in the Ahmedabad region confirmed that 204 bodies have been recovered, with only one person surviving the crash.

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