Ahmedabad air crash: 1 year on, hostel awaits demolition; traumatic memories linger
The crash triggered a huge fire. LPG cylinders in the hostel mess exploded, adding fuel to the inferno
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Air India plane crash: Wreckage being shifted to airport premises in Ahmedabad
The Gujarat police are moving the wreckage of the 1996 Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad to the airport premises. The wreckage will be under the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau's (AAIB) custody for investigation. The crash, which occurred shortly after takeoff, killed 270 people. (This summary is generated via AI.)
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Ahmedabad plane tragedy: Centre forms high-level panel to find 'root cause' of crash as toll reaches 270
The Ahmedabad Civil Hospital has received approximately 270 bodies from the Air India plane crash. Authorities previously estimated 265 deaths. Firefighters recovered a body and body parts in the last 24 hours from the crash site, where the tail fin remains lodged. Identification via DNA matching is ongoing before bodies are released to families. (This summary is generated via AI.)
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PM visits crash site, meets injured at hospital
Prime Minister Modi visited the AI 171 crash site near Ahmedabad and met injured survivors at the hospital. He surveyed the wreckage, offered condolences, and praised rescue efforts. Modi met the sole survivor, a businessman, and the family of a victim, former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani. He later chaired a review meeting. (This summary is generated via AI.)
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Air India plane crashed into residential quarters of BJ Medical College doctors, say eyewitnesses
An Air India flight to London crashed shortly after takeoff in Ahmedabad. The plane hit residential quarters of BJ Medical College doctors, causing severe damage and a fire. Witnesses reported injuries among residents. The aircraft, carrying 232 passengers and 10 crew, crashed in Meghaninagar. (This summary is generated via AI.)
