An Air India flight bound for London with 242 people onboard crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad on Thursday, sparking a massive rescue operation. Authorities confirmed "many killed" as the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner plunged into a civilian area near the airport. 🚨
The aircraft, carrying 217 adults and 11 children, included passengers from India, the UK, Portugal, and Canada. Video footage showed thick smoke billowing from the crash site, where emergency teams raced to clear debris from a doctors’ hostel hit by the plane. Over two dozen ambulances were dispatched to the scene.
India’s Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu Kinjarapu called the incident "shocking" and pledged full support for rescue efforts. Aviation tracking site Flightradar24 identified the plane as a modern Boeing 787-8, raising questions about the cause of the tragedy. 🔍
Air India stated it is "ascertaining details" and will provide updates. Police have cordoned off the area, diverting traffic as investigations begin. Our hearts go out to all affected families. 💔
