The plane crash just outside Ahmedabad Airport has shocked the nation. While the families of the victims are in mourning, the tragedy's international flight status has garnered attention globally. The flight was traveling from Ahmedabad to London with 242 passengers, including Gujarat's former Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, who is confirmed dead. However, miraculous reports emerged on Thursday evening of a passenger's survival. Several horrifying videos have surfaced post-crash.
The Plane Turned Into a Fiery Ball
Moments before the crash, a video shows the aircraft flying in the sky, then plummeting to the ground within seconds. The Boeing fell from about 400 feet, turning into a fireball upon impact with a thunderous explosion. Part of the plane collided with BJ Medical College's hostel in Meghaninagar, causing significant damage.
Prior to the accident, at
11:00 AM
, the control tower communicated a weather update...
The plane took off at
11:15 AM
, with clear skies reported...
Another Video Emerges
Similarly, another video has emerged, a CCTV footage showing the plane during takeoff. It gains speed, rises above ground, and moves beyond the airport limits. As it exits, a massive explosion occurs, turning the plane into a fiery spectacle. The smoke climbed high into the sky, all captured in this CCTV footage.
Plane Collides with Medical College Hostel Roof
Subsequently, the plane's rear hit the BJ Medical College hostel, inflicting substantial damage. Many doctors were dining during the crash in the hostel mess, and post-crash, a thick layer of smoke enveloped the building. A portion of the aircraft remained lodged on the rooftop, later removed. Surrounding buildings also caught fire due to the crash, resulting in widespread damage. Rescue videos reveal substantial devastation at the site.
Bodies Burned Severely
Ahmedabad's police commissioner initially stated no survivors in the crash. Later, he informed Aaj Tak that 204 bodies had been recovered, with 41 being treated for injuries. Rescue videos depict bodies, charred beyond recognition, wrapped in cloth and removed from the crash site, complicating identification. Consequently, the hospital has begun collecting DNA samples from relatives of passengers. It was later revealed that 265 lives were lost in this disaster, and their remains have been recovered.
Various videos have emerged post-crash from Meghaninagar, where the plane crash occurred in a residential area, leading to fires in nearby buildings. Immediate relief efforts were launched on site.
