Ahmedabad Plane Crash Sparks Chaos: Students Leap from Hostel to Escape Blazing Flames

A horrifying video from the site of the recent Ahmedabad plane crash has gone viral on social media, capturing the moments of chaos and terror as students of B.J. Medical College hostel jumped from balconies and windows to escape a raging fire caused by the crash.

The Air India aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff, striking the hostel building of B.J. Medical College. Within seconds, the plane caught fire, engulfing parts of the building in thick smoke and flames. At the time of the incident, several students were present inside the hostel

Panic spread quickly as the fire intensified. The viral footage shows students leaping from balconies and windows to save their lives. Some are seen using bedsheets and clothes tied together to create makeshift ropes to climb down. Despite their efforts, several students sustained injuries during the escape.

According to eyewitness accounts, the thick smoke forced students to act quickly. Many, in fear for their lives, jumped without waiting for rescue assistance. Initial reports suggest that while many were injured, a few may have died on the spot due to the impact of the fall or fire-related injuries. However, authorities have yet to release official casualty figures.

Emergency services rushed to the scene and began rescue operations. Firefighters worked to control the blaze while paramedics tended to the injured.

The disturbing video has sparked widespread concern about student safety and raised questions about the proximity of hostels and educational institutions to flight paths and operational zones.

Further investigation into the cause of the crash and the sequence of events is currently underway.