The aircraft reportedly crashed shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad on Thursday, sending up a massive plume of black smoke. The reason for the crash is not yet known.
While further details are awaited on the matter, several social media posts are claiming that due to the crash, many MBBS students have lost their lives.
Videos of the plane crashing into the medical college hostel mess are also circulating on social media platforms.
Reportedly, several interns and resident doctors have lost their lives due to the tragic incident, while many others are injured. Some of the social media posts claimed that the plane crashed into the mess of BJMC Ahmedabad, which was destroyed. As per reports, many students were having lunch at the time of the crash. Lists of injured students who are admitted to the hospital are also circulating on social media.
Reacting to the incident, the FAIMA Doctors Association wrote on X, "We are deeply shocked about the news of AI , crashing in Ahmedabad. ! News have become more gruesome after finding out that flight had crushed in BJMC, Hostel & many MBBS students have also been injured!!!! We are monitoring the situation closely & are ready for any help!"
Statement from IMA-MSN:
Meanwhile, the Indian Medical Association Medical Students' Network (IMA-MSN) expressed solidarity with the medical students in Gujarat. Writing to the State MSN Units, IMA MSN Gujarat and Nearby States, the association expressed its "deepest condolences" and "unwavering solidarity" in the wake of the tragic incident in Ahmedabad, "which has claimed the lives of 249 passengers and 50 of our fellow medical students and unfortunately still counting."
"This is not just a tragedy for Gujarat, it is a tragedy for the entire medical student fraternity of our nation. Each life lost is a blow to the future of healthcare and humanity. In this moment of sorrow, IMA MSN National stands firmly with you, shoulder to shoulder, ready to assist in every possible way," mentioned the letter.
The association urged all MSN State Units, especially those in proximity to Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, and others, to mobilize and offer every resource at their disposal. IMA-MSN called for financial contributions to support for relief efforts, massive blood donation drives to support the ongoing treatment of survivors, field volunteers, doctors, and medical students for on-ground help, any other kind of logistical support required.
"This is a call not just for help, but for unity, for all of us to rise as one force, as one family, bound by compassion, duty, and the spirit of service. IMA MSN National is with you, now and always. We will coordinate, support, and back every initiative being taken at the ground level. Our national team is actively working to ensure the required support reaches you swiftly. To every student, volunteer, and family affected, you are not alone. The entire network of medical students across India is standing beside you, heart in hand, ready to serve," the Communication further read.
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