A fire at Luton Airport’s multi-storey car park in England began in a vehicle on the third floor and rapidly spread to other levels. The fire involved more than 1,500 vehicles, resulting in a partial collapse of the parking structure and damage to around 1,200 cars. All flights at Luton Airport were halted until 15:00 on the following day to ensure safety. Thankfully, there were no casualties, but four firefighters and one airport staff member were hospitalized due to smoke exposure. Firefighting efforts continued through the early morning, and an investigation into the fire’s cause is underway.
An Air India plane crashed into a university hostel in Ahmedabad seconds after takeoff, killing 204 people and injuring 41. One passenger, Ramesh Vishwaskumar Bucharvada, survived and is being treated.
The Boeing 787 crashed after climbing just 190 meters. The plane had issued a Mayday call but lost contact soon after. It was carrying 242 people, including 169 Indian, 53 British, 7 Portuguese, and 1 Canadian nationals.
Indian PM Modi called the incident “heartbreaking.” UK PM Starmer and Portugal’s PM Montenegro expressed condolences, while King Charles was briefed. The victims include 169 Indians, 53 British, 7 Portuguese, and 1 Canadian.
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