An Air India flight bound for London crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad early Thursday, leaving 242 passengers and crew in a race against time. The Boeing 787-8 aircraft went down in a civilian area near the airport, according to local authorities. Rescue teams are scrambling to the site as India’s civil aviation minister confirmed casualties, calling it a ‘devastating’ incident. 💔
The flight, carrying 230 passengers and 12 crew members, included nationals from India, the UK, Canada, and Portugal. Health Minister Rammohan Naidu Kinjarapu described the crash as ‘shocking’ and pledged full support for rescue operations. ‘All efforts are being made to ensure medical aid and relief,’ he wrote on social media. 🚑🆘
Aviation experts are raising questions about the Boeing 787-8’s safety record, while travelers and families await updates. The crash site’s proximity to residential zones has added complexity to emergency responses. Stay tuned for live updates as this story develops. 🌍🔍
