Jun 12, 2025
Jun 12, 2025 20:05 IST
Ahmedabad Plane Crash: Air India Organises Relief Flights for Grieving Families, Staff
Air India has announced special relief flights from Delhi and Mumbai to Ahmedabad to assist the families of the victims and Air India staff affected by the crash.
Here are the details of the emergency flights:
- IX1555 – Delhi to Ahmedabad | Departure: 2300 hrs, June 12
- IX1556 – Ahmedabad to Delhi | Departure: 0110 hrs, June 13
- AI1402 – Mumbai to Ahmedabad | Departure: 2300 hrs, June 12
- AI1409 – Ahmedabad to Mumbai | Departure: 0115 hrs, June 13
Relatives and Air India staff in Delhi and Mumbai can contact 1800 5691 444 for travel assistance.
For international queries, the hotline is +91 8062779200.
Jun 12, 2025 19:44 IST
Air India Plane Crash: Where Was the Miracle Survivor Seated in Flight?
Only one passenger, Ramesh Vishwakarma, miraculously survived the crash. He was seated in Seat 11A, which is located in the first row of the Economy class cabin on Air India’s Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, as per Aerolopa seat maps.
Jun 12, 2025 19:41 IST
Air India Plane Crash: US State Secretary Marco Rubio Reacts to Ahmedabad Tragedy
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed sorrow over the incident:
“My prayers are with all who lost their loved ones in this horrible incident. We continue to monitor developments and stand with the emergency responders working to help those impacted,” he posted on X.
Jun 12, 2025 19:31 IST
Air India Plane Crash: Tata Group Announces ₹1 Crore Compensation to Grieving Families
Tata Group has announced a compensation of ₹1 crore for the families of each individual who lost their life in the crash. This announcement comes as part of the group’s humanitarian response to the national tragedy.
Jun 12, 2025 19:19 IST
Air India Flight Passenger Survived Crash in Ahmedabad
The sole known survivor, Ramesh Vishwaskumar Bucharvada, was discovered alive and has been hospitalized. He is under treatment and said to be in stable condition.
Jun 12, 2025 19:12 IST
Air India Plane Crash: One Passenger Survived, Confirms Police
Ahmedabad Police Commissioner GS Malik confirmed that one passenger survived and was seated on 11A.
“One survivor has been found in the hospital and is under treatment. We can’t confirm the final death toll yet, as many were in the residential area hit by the crash.”
Jun 12, 2025 19:02 IST
Air India Plane Crash: Civil Aviation Minister Reaches Crash Site
Union Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu reached the crash site in Ahmedabad. He is supervising the ongoing rescue and relief operations and coordinating efforts between Air India, DGCA, NDRF, and local authorities.
18:46 IST | Netanyahu Condoles India
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shared condolences with PM Modi:
“I was saddened to learn of the tragic Air India crash that has taken the lives of 242 men, women and children. My thoughts and prayers are with the families of the fallen.”
18:44 IST | 3 Medical Students Confirmed Dead
The Indian Medical Association reports:
- 3 MBBS students killed in the crash
- 45 students from B.J. Medical College hospitalized; most in stable condition
Ahmedabad Police now confirm 204 fatalities so far.
18:38 IST | Civil Hospital Helplines & DNA Testing
Gujarat Health Secy Dhananjay Dwivedi:
- Helpline numbers for relatives at Civil Hospital – 6357373831 / 6357373841
- DNA sampling at B.J. Medical College to speed up victim identification
18:27 IST | List of 25 Injured Released
Ahmedabad Police publish names of 25 locals injured in the crash zone (non-passengers).
18:21 IST | Special Hotline for Foreign Nationals
Air India adds a second helpline for international families:
+91 80627 79200 (in addition to 1800 5691 444)
18:17 IST | 204 Bodies Sent for Postmortem
Ahmedabad Police Commissioner G.S. Malik confirms 204 fatalities, all taken for autopsy.
18:00 IST | Websites & Apps Go Dark
Air India & Air India Express have turned their websites, apps and social media profiles black in mourning.
17:56 IST | US Offers Technical Support
The FAA states it stands ready with the NTSB to assist India’s probe if requested.
17:54 IST | Crash Sequence at Medical Campus
Preliminary reports indicate the Dreamliner first struck the B.J. Medical College mess, then plowed into the Atulyam doctors’ hostel housing senior residents.
17:40 IST | Army’s HADR Response
Indian Army deploys ~130 personnel for Humanitarian Assistance & Disaster Relief:
- Engineering units with JCBs
- Medical teams and paramedics
- Quick Action Teams & fire-fighting units
- Provost staff for site control
- Military Hospital on standby
