The final moments of Air India flight AI171 were captured in harrowing images as the Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed into the Meghani Nagar area of Ahmedabad, instantly engulfing nearby buildings in flames and chaos.

### A Sudden Disaster

As the aircraft plummeted, a fierce blaze erupted, quickly spreading to adjacent structures. Residents of the building struck by the plane had no warning that disaster was about to strike. The plane crashed directly onto the premises, catching everyone off guard.

At the time of the crash, it was lunch break in the mess hall of a nearby medical college hostel. Plates were set out, and many doctors were having their meals when disaster struck. The impact was so severe that even iron benches were mangled, and a section of the hostel suffered heavy damage.

### Scene of Devastation

Our team visited the crash site in Meghani Nagar, where the remains of the aircraft were scattered. The atmosphere was tense and somber. Doctors and local residents alike sustained injuries, and the extent of the damage was evident everywhere. The government has yet to confirm the official death toll, but sources at the civil hospital suggest the numbers could be significant.

Rescue teams continued to search the wreckage for bodies. According to initial reports, several doctors who were dining in the mess hall lost their lives. Authorities are still checking if anyone is trapped under the debris, as the impact destroyed walls from the ground floor up to the first floor, causing further injuries inside the building.

### Aftermath and Rescue Efforts

Outside the building, the devastation was clear. Parts of the Air India plane were strewn across the area, and the force of the explosion had scattered debris in all directions, turning the hostel into a ruin. The plane’s nose was embedded in the building, while the tail and shattered wheels bore silent testimony to the severity of the crash. Even the aircraft’s wing was found broken on the ground outside.

The mess hall’s canteen was also severely affected. Immediately after the crash, crowds gathered at the site, with people recording the aftermath on their mobile phones while rescue teams worked urgently to assist the injured.

All those wounded were rushed to Ahmedabad Civil Hospital for treatment. Emergency services remained on high alert as the full scale of the tragedy unfolded.