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Passengers and medical students, at least 290 people have lost their lives in the crash of the 'Air India' plane

Politiko 2025-06-12 19:53:06

Passengers and medical students, at least 290 people have lost their lives in

At least 290 people have died after an Air India plane crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad airport in India on Thursday, Reuters reported, citing local officials.

Among those killed are passengers on the flight and people who were inside the BJ Medical College and Hospital dormitory when the plane crashed into it.

"Approximately 294 have died. This includes some students after the plane crashed into the building where they were staying," Vidhi Chaudhary, a senior state police officer, told Reuters.

Earlier on Thursday, Swapnil Bhalodia of the Indian Medical Association's Medical Students Network said at least three medical students had died in the accident and 30 others were injured.

The plane was heading to London's Gatwick Airport and was carrying Indian, British, Canadian and Portuguese nationals.

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