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  🇮🇳 Air India AI171 Crash: Ahmedabad Tragedy — June 12, 2025 ✈️ Incident Overview On June 12, 2025 , a devastating air disaster occurred shortly after Air India Flight AI171 , a Boeing 787 Dreamliner , took off from Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport . The flight, bound for London Gatwick , crashed within a minute of takeoff , striking a residential zone near Meghani Nagar . There were 242 people on board, including 230 passengers and 12 crew members . The crash caused a major fire and structural damage to multiple buildings, including parts of a student hostel at B.J. Medical College . ☠️ Casualties and Impact The accident resulted in the deaths of at least 294 people , including passengers, crew, and several civilians on the ground. Official numbers may evolve as rescue efforts and identifications continue. Fatalities on board: Between 204 and 241 lives were reportedly lost. Civilian deaths: At least 5 people died on the ground. ...