Tragic Air India Plane Crash Claims Young Cricketer Dhirdh Patel's Life
Air India Plane Crash Overview
In a heartbreaking incident, young cricketer Dhirdh Patel was among the victims of a devastating plane crash in Ahmedabad. The Air India aircraft, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, went down in a residential area of Meghani Nagar shortly after taking off for London on Thursday. The flight, which had 242 passengers aboard, departed from runway 23 at 1:39 PM IST. Shortly after takeoff, the plane issued a Mayday distress signal, but all subsequent communication attempts failed. The aircraft crashed within minutes, leading to a massive fire and thick smoke, which were widely shared on news and social media platforms.
Tributes from the Cricket Community
Following the tragedy, the cricket club where Dhirdh played released a heartfelt statement, urging respect for the grieving family's privacy. Leeds Modernians Cricket Club expressed their sorrow, stating, "We are incredibly saddened to learn that our own Dhirdh Patel was among the victims of the plane crash in Ahmedabad yesterday." They extended their condolences, saying, "The thoughts of everyone at the club are with Dhirdh’s family and all who knew him. Rest in peace, DP."
Dirdh Patel's Academic Achievements
Dirdh Patel was a student at the University of Huddersfield, where he earned his MSc in artificial intelligence. Dr. George Bargiannis, a reader in artificial intelligence at the university, remembered Dirdh as an outstanding individual.