Ahmedabad | June 13, 2025
In a heart-wrenching tragedy, an entire family’s dream of a new beginning in London came to a devastating end after Air India Flight 171 crashed shortly after takeoff this morning. None of the passengers aboard survived.
Among the deceased was Dr. Pratik Joshi, who had been living and working in London for the past six years. After years of careful planning and sacrifice, he was finally set to reunite permanently with his wife, Dr. Komi Vyas—a fellow medical professional—and their three young children.
Just two days ago, Dr. Vyas had resigned from her job in India. The family packed their belongings, bid farewell to loved ones, and prepared for what was meant to be a one-way journey toward a brighter future. Early this morning, they boarded Flight 171 bound for London, brimming with hope and anticipation.
They even sent a final selfie to relatives—smiling, excited, and ready for a new chapter.
But that chapter was never written. In a cruel twist of fate, the flight crashed, claiming the lives of all on board, including the Joshi-Vyas family.
What was to be the start of a new life turned, in an instant, into a devastating loss. A chilling reminder of life’s fragility, this tragedy has sent shockwaves through their community, leaving loved ones and colleagues mourning a future that will never come.
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