A devastating aviation disaster struck Gujarat, India, on June 12 when an Air India flight bound for London crashed at Ahmedabad airport. All 242 passengers and crew members perished, along with five medical students at a nearby college caught in the aftermath.
🔥 What We Know: – The Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed during takeoff – Fire engulfed the aircraft within minutes – Emergency responders faced intense flames and smoke – Nearby college buildings sustained significant damage
📹 CGTN's local reporter Vikas Joshi shared exclusive footage showing twisted metal wreckage and blackened crash site debris. Authorities have launched an urgent investigation into the cause, with early speculation focusing on potential mechanical failure.
💼 Economic Impact: The crash has temporarily halted operations at Ahmedabad's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, a key hub for India's growing tech and pharmaceutical industries. Aviation experts predict this could affect regional business travel in the short term.
🌍 The tragedy has sparked global condolences, with world leaders and aviation authorities offering support. This marks India's deadliest air disaster in over a decade, raising urgent questions about aviation safety protocols.
