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Ahmedabad, June 18, 2025 — The medical community in Gujarat is reeling from a devastating incident after an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed into the hostel mess building of BJ Medical College in Ahmedabad last week, resulting in the deaths of several young doctors and medical students and leaving many more injured.
The crash occurred just 32 seconds after the aircraft, bound for London, took off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport at 1:38 PM. Eyewitnesses and video footage show the plane failing to gain altitude before plunging into the college’s hostel and erupting into flames. The pilots had sent a Mayday call shortly after take-off, but it was too late to avert the disaster.
Among the victims were two promising young doctors: Dr. Bhavesh Senta, an intern from the 2019 batch of Government Medical College, Surat, and Dr. Taskin Inayatali Saiyed from the 2018 MBBS batch of NHL Medical College, Ahmedabad. While it is unclear if they were passengers on the ill-fated flight or present at the mess for other reasons, their loss has deeply affected the medical fraternity.
Earlier reports confirmed that four MBBS students lost their lives, and 20 others sustained serious injuries. According to the Junior Doctors’ Association (JDA) of BJ Medical College, 11 of the injured students have since been discharged and are in stable condition. The crash also impacted families residing in the Atulyam building, which houses Super Speciality doctors, with four family members tragically losing their lives and the wife of a resident doctor being injured.
The Indian Medical Association Junior Doctors’ Network (IMA JDN) expressed profound grief over the incident, standing in solidarity with the bereaved families, friends, and colleagues. A prayer meeting was held at the Ahmedabad Medical Association (AMA) on Ashram Road, attended by officials and members of the medical community from across Gujarat.
Rescue operations and investigations are ongoing, with the flight data recorder (black box) recovered within 28 hours by India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB). Authorities are relying on DNA matching to identify victims, a process expected to take time.
The tragedy has left the city and the medical community in mourning, with tributes pouring in for the young lives lost and calls for support for those affected.
Disclaimer:
This news article is based on information available as of June 18, 2025, from sources including Medical Dialogues, BBC, and Reuters. The details of the incident and the identities of some victims may be subject to change as the investigation continues. Readers are advised to refer to official statements for the latest updates. The use of this article is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as official confirmation of all facts.
