The terrifying moment when Air India plane crashed into a canteen

The BBC speaks to eyewitnesses and survivors on the ground to reveal what happened when the Air India plane crashed.

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The room buzzed with the sound of jokes, banter between friends, and the odd bit of academic discussion.

By 13:39 local time, there were at least 35 people in the cafeteria. Some had already collected their food and were lounging around, while others were in the queue waiting for their turn.

The students mixed with doctors and family members. Then, everything changed.

The general hum of the canteen was pierced by the sound of approaching jet engines - and then the room exploded.