India Plane Crash- The plane had entered the hostel, the son had jumped from the hostel...

Ahmedabad- Air India's Dreamliner aircraft B787 flying from Ahmedabad to London (Gatwick) met with a horrific accident just minutes after take-off on Thursday morning. There were a total of 242 people on board the flight number AI-171. The accident took place near the hostel of BJ Medical College located in Meghaninagar area of ​​the city, where the aircraft directly collided with a hostel building.

The horror of the accident can be gauged from the fact that the plane entered the hostel, where the students' food plates were still on the table. At the time of the accident, many students had returned to the hostel for lunch break. According to sources, so far 20 students are feared dead, although there has been no official confirmation.

Eyewitnesses described the horrifying scene

What those who saw this accident with their own eyes told is terrifying. An eyewitness said, "The accident spot is only 200 meters away from my office. Suddenly there was a loud sound, and smoke engulfed everything. When we rushed to the spot, there was debris, fire and screams."

Ramila, the mother of a student of BJ Hostel, said, "My son had gone to the hostel during lunch break. As soon as the plane crashed, he jumped from the second floor out of fear. He has minor injuries, but he is safe."

Poonam Patel, who reached Ahmedabad Civil Hospital, said, "My sister-in-law was going to London. As soon as I got the news of the accident, I immediately came to the hospital. At present, her condition is not known."

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Airport closed, advice to passengers

According to the airport spokesperson, Ahmedabad airport has been temporarily closed. Passengers have been advised to contact the concerned airline before any travel and get the latest update. Airport officials are constantly monitoring the situation and efforts are on to normalize the situation.

The search for the black box continues

The black box of the plane is being searched to investigate the cause of this accident, which will reveal the real cause of the accident. Relief and rescue work is going on at the site, and officials are saying that detailed information will be given soon.

Condolences are being expressed from across the country over this accident. People are paying tribute to the dead on social media and wishing for the speedy recovery of the injured.