Air India Plane With 242 On Board Crashes Into Residential Area Near Ahmedabad
In a devastating incident, an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner carrying 242 people crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad on its way to London Gatwick. The aircraft went down in Meghani Nagar, a densely populated residential area, leading to widespread destruction and tragic loss of life.
Initial reports indicate:
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All 230 passengers and 12 crew members were feared dead.
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At least 86 additional fatalities were recorded on the ground.
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Only one known survivor, a British-Indian national, was pulled from the wreckage and remains hospitalized.
Eyewitnesses described hearing a loud explosion and seeing a massive fireball. Emergency responders, including firefighters and the Indian Army, rushed to the scene. Rescue operations are ongoing.
Authorities have grounded similar aircraft pending investigation. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is leading the probe, with support from Boeing, the FAA, and international partners. This is the first major crash involving a Boeing 787, a model known for its previously strong safety record.
Leaders worldwide, including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, have expressed their condolences………CONTINUE READING