An Air India flight bound for London crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad airport on Thursday, carrying 242 passengers and crew. Officials report no known survivors from the tragic incident in the northwestern Indian city.
Black smoke filled the air near the Ahmedabad airport as the plane went down in a populated area of the city, home to over 5 million people and the capital of Gujarat. Firefighters battled the blaze, attempting to extinguish the smoking wreckage and prevent further damage to nearby multistory buildings.
Heartbreaking Loss: PM Modi Reacts
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his sorrow over the devastating news, calling the crash “heartbreaking beyond words” in a social media post. He added, “In this sad hour, my thoughts are with everyone affected.”
Local Indian television reported that the plane crashed onto the dining area of a medical college hostel. The presence of medical students in the building at the time of the crash remains unclear.
Visuals from the Scene
Images from the crash site show rescuers working amidst the debris. The tail cone of the plane, with damaged stabilizer fins, was found lodged near the top of one of the buildings. The aircraft was reportedly fully loaded with fuel shortly after takeoff, contributing to the intensity of the fire.
- Rescuers continue search and recovery efforts.
- Investigations into the cause of the crash are underway.
- Support is being offered to the families of the victims.
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