A London-bound Air India flight carrying 242 people crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad airport on Thursday, killing at least 110 people in one of India’s deadliest aviation disasters in recent years. 🌍🆘
What We Know So Far
The plane issued a mayday call before plummeting near the western Indian city, according to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation. Rescue teams rushed to the site as smoke billowed from the wreckage. Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu called for "swift and coordinated action" from emergency agencies.
Passengers and Nationalities
Air India confirmed the flight carried 169 Indian nationals, 53 British citizens, seven Portuguese travelers, and one Canadian. Families anxiously awaited updates as hospitals mobilized to treat survivors. 💼🛂
Safety Questions Arise
While the cause remains under investigation, the crash has reignited debates about aviation safety protocols in one of the world’s fastest-growing air travel markets. Experts stress the need for transparent updates as recovery efforts continue.
