A serious air accident occurred this Thursday involving Air India Flight AI171, operated by a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner. The aircraft crashed just minutes after taking off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad, en route to London Gatwick.
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The aircraft was carrying 242 people on board — 230 passengers and 12 crew members — and crashed into the densely populated residential area of Meghaninagar, producing a massive column of black smoke and raising fears of a high number of fatalities among occupants and local residents.
Air India stated that it is gathering more information on the incident and cooperating with local authorities. The Chief Minister of Gujarat, Bhupendra Patel, immediately mobilized rescue and relief teams, while the Union Home Minister, Amit Shah, pledged full assistance from the central government.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also ensured comprehensive support for the victims and their families. The Tata Group, owner of Air India, set up an emergency center to provide psychological and logistical support to affected families.
As a result of the tragedy, all flights from Ahmedabad airport have been suspended until further notice.
More information will be released as official updates become available.
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