Tata Group Offers Support Following Air India Plane Crash
In a tragic incident, Air India flight AI 171 crashed near Ahmedabad, leading to significant loss of life. In response, Tata Group has pledged ₹1 crore to each victim's family and is assisting in the construction of a medical college hostel. The flight, carrying 242 passengers and crew, included individuals from various nationalities. Air India is also facilitating relief flights for the families of those affected. Eyewitness accounts describe the devastating scene, marking this as one of Gujarat's worst aviation disasters. Read on for more details about the crash and the ongoing relief efforts.
| Jun 12, 2025, 21:20 IST
Tata Group's Commitment to Victims' Families
Tata Sons and Air India Chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran announced on Thursday that the Tata Group will provide financial assistance of ₹1 crore to the families of each victim who lost their lives in the tragic incident. The statement also mentioned that Tata Group companies will assist in the construction of a hostel for BJ Medical College. It is important to note that Air India flight AI 171 crashed near Ahmedabad Airport today while en route to London from Ahmedabad, carrying 242 passengers and 12 crew members.
Details of the Flight and Relief Efforts
The aircraft had on board 169 Indian nationals, 53 British citizens, 7 Portuguese passengers, and one Canadian. In response to the tragedy, Air India is organizing relief flights from Delhi and Mumbai to Ahmedabad for the families of passengers and employees. Relatives wishing to travel on these flights can contact the hotline at 1800 5691 444. Additionally, those arriving from international destinations and wishing to travel can call +91 8062779200.
Crash Aftermath and Eyewitness Accounts
The wreckage of the Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner (AI171), which took off from Ahmedabad Airport on Thursday afternoon, is scattered around the BJ Medical College campus, near the doctors' hostel and residential quarters. This incident is one of the most devastating in Gujarat's history, with viral videos showing charred bodies among the debris. The flight crashed shortly after taking off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Airport, carrying 242 passengers. The area surrounding the crash site is densely populated.
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