Air India crash: Medical college hostel becomes death zone

An Air India Dreamliner crashed shortly after take-off in Ahmedabad, killing at least 265 people. The plane plummeted into the residential quarters and mess of BJ Medical College, claiming the lives of doctors, students and others on the ground. The Tata Group has announced compensation for the victims’ families and pledged to rebuild the damaged facilities, reports The Times of India.

The death toll from the catastrophic crash of Air India flight AI-171, which plummeted into the residential quarters and mess of BJ Medical College in Ahmedabad 34 seconds after take-off yesterday, has climbed to at least 265, with authorities warning the number could rise further as 290 body bags were used at the crash site in Ahmedabad.

While the aircraft carried 242 passengers and crew, the tragedy extended far beyond the fuselage. According to initial reports, at least 23 victims were on the ground – medical students, practising doctors and family members. The crash came just minutes after the daily lunch break had begun.
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