'We don't look at the sky anymore': The Air India crash victims who were not on the plane
Summary
An Air India plane crashed into a medical college hostel in Ahmedabad last year, killing 260 people, including 19 who were on the ground. Among those killed on the ground were Prahlod Thakur’s wife and granddaughter, and the damaged hostel still remains a painful reminder for the local community.Key Facts
- The crash occurred at BJ Medical College in Ahmedabad in June of last year.
- A total of 260 people died: 241 on the plane and 19 on the ground.
- Prahlod Thakur lost his wife, Sarlaben, and his two-year-old granddaughter, Aadhya, in the crash.
- The hostel building hit by the plane remains damaged and has not yet been demolished or rebuilt.
- Rescue efforts lasted nearly a week as survivors were found and families searched for missing loved ones.
- The crash site is still part of daily life, with airplanes flying overhead reminding locals of the tragedy.
- Officials have approved plans to demolish the damaged hostel and construct a new one.
- The family ran a food service for hospital staff near the crash site for 15 years before the accident.
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