Ahmedabad airplane crash: Death toll rises to 274; Vijay Rupani’s funeral on Monday with state honours

Sunday, 15 June 2025
Gujarat's health minister confirmed 274 fatalities in the Air India crash near Ahmedabad, with 45 victims identified through DNA matching. The London-bound flight, carrying 242 passengers and crew, crashed after takeoff, hitting a doctors’ hostel. Former CM Vijay Rupani was among the deceased, with his funeral scheduled with state honors. Air India announced financial assistance for the families.

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