An Air India aircraft bound for London crashed today, shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad airport, near the airport’s boundary, a structure identified as a doctor’s hostel was struck by the aircraft, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, resulting in a large fire and widespread fear. Of the 242 passengers on board Flight AI-171, 217 were adults and 11 were children, it had 169 Indian people, 53 British citizens, 7 Portuguese nationals, and 1 Canadian on its way to Gatwick Airport in the United Kingdom.
Following the incident, the P.M said that everyone was “stunned and saddened.” The incident happened around 9 minutes after the aircraft was permitted to take off, and state officials have declared Ahmedabad’s SVPIA closed till further notice. Officials on the scene said the heavy smoke hindered rescue efforts, which are still underway.
Air India Ahmedabad-London flight Crash Live Updates
There was a major incident at Ahmedabad’s airport as an Air India flight carrying 242 passengers was crashed just after the departure. Moments after departure, according to ATC, the crew sent out a “Mayday” distress signal, but they soon lost communication.
The GOI would offer all support and help, Amit Shah has promised Gujarat C.M, the state Home Minister, and the Police Commissioner. Even while authorities are still figuring out the crash’s specifics, political parties have already started responding to it.
What has Air India said?
According to an Air India statement, “An incident involving Flight AI171, which operates Ahmedabad-London Gatwick, occurred today.” We are still gathering information and will provide further facts as soon as possible. Additionally, Air India has activated a dedicated passenger hotline at 1800 5691 444 for the purpose of providing additional information.
Top Updates
- PM Modi addressed Ram Mohan Naidu, the Minister of Civil Aviation, and HM Amit Shah, he asked them to reach the site and make sure they get all the help they need.
- The Airport in Ahmedabad was temporarily closed before reopening and now it is operational again.
- To conduct rescue and relief efforts at the collision site, six National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and other teams have been dispatched.
Operational Control Room Activated After Plane Crash
Air India has activated an Operational Control Room at New Delhi, you can call the following numbers for help or information: Operation Control Room (Ahmedabad) 9978405304 | 079-23251900; Delhi Control Room 011-24610843 | 9650391859. They are still totally dedicated to making sure that a timely and well-coordinated response is provided, and they provide there full help to everyone who is impacted.
PM asks H.M and Civil Aviation Minister to leave the crash site
Speaking with HM Amit Shah and Minister of Civil Aviation, Prime Minister assessed the Ahmedabad Air India aircraft disaster. He is in Ahmedabad now to speed up the rescue and relief efforts on the ground, the Minister told the P.M.
The Prime Minister has asked to be kept continuously informed on the situation and has instructed the Minister to make sure that all required help is provided right now, coordination is in progress, and all relevant agencies are on high alert.
Former Gujarat C.M Vijay Rupani was in flight
Vijay Rupani, the former chief minister of Gujarat, was reportedly on board the Air India aircraft heading for London that crashed close to the Ahmedabad airport today shortly after takeoff, according to a BJP official.
All 242 passenger feared dead after crash; Rescue ops underway
All 242 passengers passengers are believed to have died in this crash of an aircraft carrying 242 passengers close to Ahmedabad Airport. Few minutes after taking off from Airport, the flight, leaving for London, crashed in a residential area and images of the plane crash that showed thick smoke columns in the sky were circulated on social media.
Of the 242 passengers, one was Canadian, seven were Portuguese, 53 were British, and 169 were Indian. The former Gujarati C.M is also believed to be in this flight, after evaluating the situation, P.M Modi gave directions for rescue and relief operations and then UHM Amit Shah and Minister of Civil Aviation Ram Mohan Naidu are in Ahmedabad to asses the situation.
Amit Shah is in Ahmedabad now
Gujarat C.M discussed the Ahmedabad aircraft tragedy incident with UHM and GOI has pledged to offer all assistance. Amit Shah has reached Ahmedabad and many more BJP leaders are rushing to Gujarat after an Air India aircraft carrying many passengers crashed soon after departure and now HM is there the relief operation will speed up.
Reason of crash is still unknown
Following an Air India flight that crashed Thursday close to the Ahmedabad airport, it is believed that all 242 people killed. The incident happened at 1:17 PM while the Air India flight, which was carrying 232 passengers and 10 staff members, was leaving for London. From Dharpur, close to the Meghaninagar area of Ahmedabad, there was huge smoke. Emergency response teams have been mobilized, and the fire department are on the crash site, however till now the reason of the crash has not been confirmed by authorities.
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