Following the tragic crash of Air India Flight AI-171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner en route from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, Ahmedabad’s BJ Medical College hospital was flooded with victims suffering severe burn injuries. The aircraft plunged into a residential area shortly after takeoff, claiming 241 lives. Medical Superintendent Dr. Rakesh Joshi described the aftermath as chaotic and emotionally overwhelming.

A tragic bus accident occurred near Gholtir in Uttarakhand’s Rudraprayag district on June 26, when an 18-seater bus plunged into the Alaknanda River. The crash killed three people and injured several others. Two critically injured victims were airlifted to AIIMS Rishikesh for treatment. The bus carried passengers from Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Haridwar. Rescue operations are ongoing